Fillingham, Lydia Alix
FOUCAULT FOR BEGINNERS (For Beginners (Steerforth Press))
- ISBN 13:
- 9781934389126
- author:
- Fillingham, Lydia Alix
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- For Beginners
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy, Teaching
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Foucault for Beginners by Lydia Alix Fillingham is an introduction to the influential ideas of French philosopher Michel Foucault. His work has had a significant impact on various disciplines, including literary criticism, criminology, and gender studies.
At its core, Foucault's philosophy challenges traditional notions of normality and abnormal behavior, arguing that these concepts are culturally constructed. This book explores this idea in depth, shedding light on the ways in which social norms shape our understanding of what is acceptable and what is not.
With its clear and concise explanation of complex ideas, Foucault for Beginners makes a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand the key principles of post-structuralism and deconstruction. The book's engaging style is complemented by Moshe Süsser's dramatic illustrations, which bring the concepts to life.
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