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Presents one of the productive analyses of the work of Michel Foucault. This book offers a crucial examination of the philosophical foundations and principal themes of Foucault's work, providing an engagement with his views on knowledge, punishment, power, and the nature of subjectivity.
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Giles Deleuze (1925-1995) was a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris VIII. He is a key figure in poststructuralism and one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century.
In Foucault, Deleuze presents one of the most incisive and productive analyses of the work of Michel Foucault. This is a crucial examination of the philosophical foundations and principal themes of Foucault's work, providing a rigorous engagement with Foucault's views on knowledge, punishment, power, and the nature of subjectivity.
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Foucault by Gilles Deleuze is acclaimed for being an original and authoritative commentary, showcasing a unique portrayal of Michel Foucault as an innovative thinker. It offers an insightful "inside" perspective on Foucault’s philosophical project, presenting a thorough and influential examination that stands out in the field.
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ISBN: 9780826490780
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 166g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Gilles Deleuze was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris VIII.
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