AUTHOR

Michel Foucault

Politics & Social Sciences | Health & Wellness | History

One of the leading intellectuals of the twentieth century and the most prominent thinker in post-war France, Foucault's work influenced disciplines as diverse as history, sociology, philosophy, sociology and literary criticism. Michel Foucault (1926–1984) was a French historian and philosopher associated with the structuralist and poststructuralist movements. He is often considered the most influential social theorist of the second half of the twentieth century, not only in philosophy but in a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Among his most notable books are Madness and Civilization, Discipline and Punish, and The History of Sexuality.

You're getting a free audiobook.

$14.95 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Try Audible Premium Plus free

Featured Article: I Think, Therefore I Am—Philosophy for Beginners

Philosophy, the study of knowledge, reality, and so much more, is everything and everywhere. It's thinking, both big and small, about existence and the human experience. Learn about the concepts and insights behind the wide-ranging, mystical subject that is philosophy. Feast your ears on these timeless, brilliant audiobooks by and about famous philosophers, from ancient Rome to modern-day thinkers.