This is an important collection of essays examining and promoting Foucault's influence on present-day philosophy, in both the analytic and Continental philosophical traditions."Foucault's Legacy" brings together the work of eight Foucault specialists in an important collection of essays marking the 25th anniversary of Foucault's death. Focusing on the importance of Foucault's most central ideas for present-day philosophy, the book shows how his influence goes beyond his own canonical tradition and linguistic milieu. The essays in this book explore key areas of Foucault's thought by comparing aspects of his work with the thought of a number of major philosophers, including Nietzsche, Heidegger, Rorty, Hegel, Searle, Vattimo and Williams. Crucially the book also considers the applicability of his central ideas to broader issues such as totalitarianism, religion, and self-sacrifice. Presenting a fresh and exciting vision of Foucault as a philosopher of enduring influence, the book shows how important Foucault remains to philosophy today.
Author(s): C.G. Prado (editor)
Series: Continuum Studies in Continental Philosophy
Publisher: Continuum
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 180
Contents......Page 6
Contributors......Page 7
Editor’s introduction......Page 10
1. The temporality of power......Page 15
2. A philosophical shock: Foucault reading Nietzsche, reading Heidegger......Page 28
3. Foucault, Hegel, and the death of man......Page 51
4. After knowledge and liberty: Foucault and the new pragmatism......Page 77
5. Two uses of genealogy: Michel Foucault and Bernard Williams......Page 99
6. Weakening ontology through actuality: Foucault and Vattimo......Page 118
7. Foucault, Secularization theory, and the theological origins of totalitarianism......Page 133
8. Secular self-sacrifice: on Michel Foucault’s courses at the Collège de France......Page 155
Select bibliography......Page 170
C......Page 176
H......Page 177
N......Page 178
T......Page 179
Z......Page 180
