On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics

ISBN-13: 9780739114612 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 144 str.

Brent Pickett

Opis

On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics provides an accessible interpretation of Foucault's political philosophy, demonstrating how Foucault is relevant for contemporary democratic theory. Brent Pickett lays out an overview of Foucault's politics, including a comprehensive overview of the reasons for various conflicting interpretations, and then explores how well the different 'Foucaults' can be used in progressive politics and democratic theory.