Foucault, Neoliberalism, and Beyond

Michel Foucault's relationship to neoliberalism has been a topic of debate, but this volume provides a reliable guide to his importance for post-colonial, race, queer, and feminist studies. It also highlights tensions within the left.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Few philosophers have garnered as much attention globally as Michel Foucault. However, even within this wide reception, the consideration given to his relationship to neoliberalism has been noteworthy. However, the debate over this relationship has given rise to a great deal of polemics and confusion. This volume brings together leading figures in the field to provide a reliable guide to one of the most controversial subjects in recent continental thought. It puts across the case for Foucault's importance for post-colonial, race, queer, and feminist studies, among other areas, and opens up his relationship to neoliberalism to offer a broader picture of tensions brewing within the left more generally.

Michel Foucault, a renowned philosopher, has attracted widespread global attention. Within this broad reception, the focus on his relationship with neoliberalism has been particularly noteworthy. However, the debate surrounding this relationship has sparked intense polemics and confusion. This comprehensive volume aims to provide a reliable guide to one of the most contentious topics in contemporary continental thought. It argues for Foucault's significance in post-colonial, race, queer, and feminist studies, among other fields, while also delving into his relationship with neoliberalism to offer a broader understanding of the tensions prevailing within the left.

Michel Foucault, a philosopher of immense global significance, has garnered widespread attention. Within this broad reception, the examination of his relationship with neoliberalism has been particularly noteworthy. However, the ensuing debate has given rise to considerable polemics and confusion. This comprehensive volume seeks to provide a reliable guide to one of the most contentious topics in contemporary continental thought. It advocates for Foucault's relevance in post-colonial, race, queer, and feminist studies, among other areas, while also exploring his connection with neoliberalism to shed light on the broader tensions within the left.

Michel Foucault, a philosopher of unparalleled global significance, has attracted widespread attention. Within this broad reception, the exploration of his relationship with neoliberalism has been particularly noteworthy. However, the ensuing debate has given rise to considerable polemics and confusion. This comprehensive volume aims to provide a reliable guide to one of the most contentious topics in contemporary continental thought. It advocates for Foucault's relevance in post-colonial, race, queer, and feminist studies, among other areas, while also delving into his connection with neoliberalism to offer a broader understanding of the tensions prevailing within the left.

Weight: 345g
Dimension: 219 x 154 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786603777