Michel Foucault on Identity and Freedom
An opinion piece explores Michel Foucault's perspective that identity is shaped by societal labels, arguing that true freedom comes from critically examining and discarding these imposed identities.
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An opinion piece explores Michel Foucault's perspective that identity is shaped by societal labels, arguing that true freedom comes from critically examining and discarding these imposed identities.

The article revisits the historical case of Pierre Rivière, a peasant who murdered his mother in 1835 and documented his actions. Anthropologist Jeanne Favret-Saada has re-examined the case, originally edited by Michel Foucault in 1973.

A historical account details how several prominent French intellectuals and journalists, including Michel Foucault, made significant errors in judgment regarding Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian Islamic Revolution.

To mark the hundredth birthday of philosopher Michel Foucault, publisher Suhrkamp is releasing 'Madness and Civilization' themed black beach slippers as part of its merchandise collection.
A new Danish collection of interviews with Michel Foucault reveals his perspective on how sex is intertwined with desire, confession, power, and the pursuit of the true self, rather than being merely about pleasure.

The articles discuss Michel Foucault's intellectual journey into the concept of subjectivity. They delve into his exploration of how individuals construct and understand their own identities.

Sogar mit Michel Foucault hätte er sich nach eigenen Worten anfreunden können. Über die erstaunlichen Einsichten Starnberger Kneipengespräche mit meinem Nachbarn Jürgen Habermas.