Abstract:This work aims to inquire the relation between biopolitics and
freedom in the thought of Michel Foucault, particularly in the last
phase of his life (1978-1984).
Here we see how his encounter with ...This work aims to inquire the relation between biopolitics and
freedom in the thought of Michel Foucault, particularly in the last
phase of his life (1978-1984).
Here we see how his encounter with ancient philosophy allowed him
to experience the practice of philosophy: the work of self formation
that the greek called askesis. Very important for this objective is the
use of techne tou biou (technology of self). I try to demonstrate that:
this new way of practicing philosophical askesis evokes Foucault’s
ethical resistance to modern relations of power and knowledge
(biopower and biopolitics) and open the possibility of contemporary
practices of freedom.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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