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Technologies Of The Self: A Seminar With Michel Foucault
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Shortly Before His Death In 1984, Michel Foucault Spoke Of An Idea For A New Book On Technologies Of The Self. He Described It As Composed Of Different Papers About The Self...,About The Role Of Reading And Writing In Constituting The Self... And So On. The Book Foucault Envisioned Was Based On A Faculty Seminar On Technologies Of The Self, Originally Presented At The University Of Vermont In The Fall Of 1982. This Volume Is A Partial Record Of That Seminar.In Many Ways, Foucault'S Project On The Self Was The Logical Conclusion To His Historical Inquiry Over Twentyfive Years Into Insanity, Deviancy, Criminality, And Sexuality. Because Foucault Died Before He Completed The Revisions Of His Seminar Presentations, This Volume Includes A Careful Transcription Instead...As A Prolegomenon To That Unfinished Task.Foucault Was A French Philosopher, Historian Of Ideas, Social Theorist, Philologist And Literary Critic.This Volume Was Edited By Luther H. Martin, Huck Gutman, And Patrick H. Hutton.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Technologies of the Self'? A: 'Technologies of the Self' explores Michel Foucault's ideas on how individuals create and understand their identities through practices such as reading and writing.
- Q: Who edited this volume of Foucault's seminar? A: The volume was edited by Luther H. Martin, Huck Gutman, and Patrick H. Hutton.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but is still usable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Technologies of the Self' contain? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: When was 'Technologies of the Self' published? A: 'Technologies of the Self' was published on January 7, 1988.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Technologies of the Self'.
- Q: What is the significance of the seminar mentioned in the book? A: The seminar, presented at the University of Vermont in 1982, serves as the foundation for Foucault's exploration of the self, contributing to his broader philosophical inquiries.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Technologies of the Self'? A: The author of the book is Michel Foucault, a renowned French philosopher and social theorist.
- Q: What topics does Foucault cover in this volume? A: Foucault covers topics related to self-identity, the role of reading and writing, and how these practices contribute to the constitution of the self.