Michele Foucault

20th century · Philosophy, History of Systems of Thought

Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, and social theorist. He served as a professor at the Collège de France, holding the chair in the History of Systems of Thought. His work critically examined the relationships between power, knowledge, and social institutions, profoundly influencing the humanities and social sciences.

Notable Works

• Madness and Civilization
• The Birth of the Clinic
• The Order of Things
• The Archaeology of Knowledge
• Discipline and Punish
• The History of Sexuality, Volume 1
• The History of Sexuality, Volume 2
• The History of Sexuality, Volume 3
• Society Must Be Defended
• Security, Territory, Population
• The Birth of Biopolitics

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