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The History of Sexuality

3 : The Care of the Self

(Author) Michel Foucault
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Foucault explored the whole body of literature from the Golden Age of Rome to reveal amongst philosophers and physicians of that era a mistrust of pleasure and a growing anxiety over sexual activities and their consequences.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241386002
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
April 9, 2020

Michel Foucault

Michel Foucault was a French philosopher known for his influential work "Madness and Civilization." His writing style was characterized by its complex, interdisciplinary approach. Foucault's key contributions to literature include challenging traditional notions of power, knowledge, and truth, and examining the ways they shape society and individuals.

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