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Michel Foucault
(1926 - 1984)
French historian and philosopher
French historian and philosopher
Groundbreaking French philosopher and social theorist known for his influential studies of power, knowledge, and social institutions.
Michel Foucault was born in 1926 in Poitiers, France, and became a leading figure in 20th-century philosophy and social theory.
He held a chair at the Collège de France and introduced revolutionary ideas in works like 'Madness and Civilization' and 'The Archaeology of Knowledge.'
Foucault explored how power and knowledge intertwine within institutions, as seen in 'Discipline and Punish' and 'The History of Sexuality.'
His analyses of prisons, clinics, and social norms reshaped intellectual discourse across disciplines.
Foucault's legacy endures through his critical approaches to society and culture until his death in 1984.
1984
Michel Foucault