Theory & Philosophy
Foucault, Industry, and the Church
Sep 19, 2023
The podcast delves into the significance of religion and industry in shaping institutions of power, explores the link between the church and societal attitudes towards madness, and discusses the concept of society as a site of impurity and the connection between the panopticon and increased surveillance.
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- Religion and industry played a role in the creation of institutions for the mad, as they did not fit into the capitalist economy and were associated with sin.
- The emergence of industrial economy led to increased surveillance and discipline systems, enforcing work ethic and ownership.
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Transformation of Madness Treatment
In the podcast, the speaker discusses the changing perceptions and treatment of madness throughout history. During the Renaissance, there was a fascination with madness, viewing mad individuals as possessing esoteric wisdom. However, in the classical age, madness was seen as something to be silenced and confined. The speaker highlights that religion and industry played a role in the creation of institutions for the mad. People who were lazy at work or homeless were often institutionalized, as they did not fit into the capitalist economy. The church also perpetuated the association of madness with sin, further justifying the need to remove mad individuals from society.
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