history of sexuality foucault pdf
Michel Foucault, a prominent French philosopher, critically analyzed sexuality, criminality, and madness, revolutionizing historical and philosophical thought. His work, particularly The History of Sexuality, challenges traditional views on human sexuality, treating it as a discursive object shaped by power and knowledge dynamics. 1.1. Brief Biography and Intellectual Contributions Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was a French philosopher and historian known for his critical studies of sexuality, criminality, and madness. His groundbreaking work, The History of Sexuality, rede