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Foucault (With Hair) - The Early Foucault With Stuart Elden
Aug 10, 2021
Stuart Elden, author of The Early Foucault, joins Adam and Will to discuss Foucault's intellectual development. They cover his early interest in Hegelianism, influences such as Canguilhem and Althusser, and the challenges of studying his unpublished writings. They also explore Foucault's membership in the PCF and his relationship with Marxism, as well as his rejection of Hegel and his engagement with thinkers like Bataille and Kant. The chapter discusses his methodological approaches, emphasizing the importance of historical exploration.
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- Foucault's early academic experiences and personal relationships were formative in his development as an intellectual, shedding light on the trajectory of his philosophical project.
- Foucault's methodological shifts and his commitment to understanding complex problems through historical analysis demonstrate his unique approach to intellectual inquiry.
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The Early Foucault: Tracing the Origins of His Philosophical Project
Foucault's early academic experience and clinical interests shed light on the trajectory of his philosophical project. His first major work, 'The History of Madness', anticipates many themes in his later books. Foucault's research process and career path leading up to 'The History of Madness' are explored in depth. The newly available archival material provides insights into Foucault's early academic life and various interests. Foucault's access to the archives and his method of working with the materials are discussed, highlighting the unique glimpses into his research process. The influence of mentors like Jean Hyppolite, Michel Serfah, and George Dumézil on Foucault's intellectual development is examined, as well as his engagement with thinkers like Friedrich Nietzsche and Georges Bataille. Overall, the early Foucault reveals the foundations of his later works and the complexity of his intellectual journey.
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