Introduction to Michel Foucault - Philopolis Montreal 2017
Channel: Jonathan Wald
Date: 2017-03-05

A part of Philopolis Montreal, 2017: www.philopolis.net

This conference introduces the work of Michel Foucault, the French philosopher, historian, and writer whose diverse works have made him one of the most commonly referenced figures in the social sciences and humanities. While his impact is apparent in the study of sexuality, medicine, prisons, mental illness, and numerous other topics, many new readers are discouraged by the challenging writing which pervades 20th century French philosophy. This conference provides an overview to Foucault's work ranging from his histories of institutions to his philosophical writings in order to help the audience take on Foucault's writings themselves. In particular, this presentation focuses on the tools Foucault used to analyze a wide array of topics.