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Foucault, Michel

James Stanlaw

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Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was one of the most original and influential philosophers and historians of the last half of the twentieth century. Much of his work centers around the discursive practices of institutions of power, and the position of actors within these structures.

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Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was one of the most original and influential philosophers and historians of the last half of the twentieth century. Much of his work centers around the discursive practices of institutions of power, and the position of actors within these structures.

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Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was one of the most original and influential philosophers and historians of the last half of the twentieth century. Much of his work centers around the discursive practices of institutions of power, and the position of actors within these structures.

Key concepts: Michel foucault, Power (physics), Position (finance), Work (physics), Sociology, Political science, Law, Politics

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