Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: October 15, 1926
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Poitiers, France
Died: June 25, 1984
Paul-Michel Foucault was a French historian of ideas and philosopher renowned for his theories on power, knowledge, and liberty. He was an author, literary critic, political activist, and teacher who resisted categorizations like structuralist and postmodernist. His work had a significant impact on various academic disciplines such as anthropology, criminology, feminism, psychology, and sociology. Foucault’s writings challenged authority and social control, with key works like “The History of Madness,” “Discipline and Punish,” and “The History of Sexuality” highlighting the role of power in society.
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