Foucault, Michel

Discourse and Truth and Parresia

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ISBN 13:
9780226509464
author:
Foucault, Michel
format:
HardBack
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
295
Dimensions:
5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Genre:
Political Science Textbook
Condition:
New
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£33.68

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Discourse and Truth: Parrēsia is a collection of lectures by Michel Foucault that explore the concept of parrēsia, often translated as "truth-telling" or "frank speech". Delivered in 1982 at the University of Grenoble and 1983 at the University of California, Berkeley, these lectures trace the transformation of this concept across Greek, Roman, and early Christian thought. Foucault's aim is not to advocate for free speech, but to examine the moral and political position one must occupy in order to speak truthfully. Carefully edited with notes and introductory material, these lectures provide an unprecedented account of Foucault's reading of parrēsia and its role in the relationship between teacher and student. This volume is a major addition to Foucault's English language corpus, offering insights into the concept's history and its relevance today.

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