First published 2004
Foucault returns to the classical world, tracing how ancient Greeks and Romans conceived of the "self" and its ethical cultivation. From Socrates to the Stoics, he uncovers the rich traditions that continue to shape our understanding of identity, morality, and the human condition. Through lucid lectures, Foucault illuminates the evolving philosophies of self-care that anticipated our modern preoccupations with subjectivity. A groundbreaking work from one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers.
Genres: biography, history, philosophy, psychology, non-fiction, ancient, academic, classical-studies
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, historical, philosophical
Setting: Greece, Rome
Period: Classical, Ancient
607 pages · Hardcover · Palgrave Macmillan