Society Must Be Defended
Lectures at the Collège de FranceDescription
Michel Foucault's seminal lectures from 1975-76, delivered at the Collège de France, are presented in "Society Must Be Defended." This work delves into the profound shift in understanding society that emerged in the early 17th century, where war was re conceptualized not as an exceptional event, but as the fundamental and permanent basis of social order. Foucault meticulously traces the historical and philosophical underpinnings of this new paradigm, exploring how concepts of power, sovereignty, and the state became inextricably linked to the notion of ongoing conflict. Through his characteristic incisive analysis, Foucault challenges conventional historical narratives and offers a radical new perspective on the very foundations of modern political thought and social organization.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9780241435168
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
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