Philosophy 475 - Foucault:The Politics of Identity

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Hiram College

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Michel Foucault is an important and intriguing figure in late 20th century philosophy. His claim that power affects all human relations has influenced gender studies, literary criticism, religious studies, and traditional views of the medical and psychological professions. Foucault shows how all features of reality and human nature are fundamentally historical, which undermines our traditional pursuits of truth and liberates us at the same time. We will examine books from each of the three phases of his work, focusing on his "genealogical" period in which he describes thehistorical origin and transformations of punishment and sexuality.

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4.00

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Lecture

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WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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