Lectures on the Will to Know
“Lectures on the Will to Know” by M. Foucault, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on April 9, 2013, is a significant work comprising 293 pages in English. This book presents Foucault’s exploration of the concept of the will to know, drawing from a Nietzschean perspective. It delves into the evolution of truth procedures, legal frameworks, and class struggles in ancient Greece, offering insights into the historical context of knowledge and power.
Readers will find a thorough examination of philosophical themes intertwined with political and social dimensions. Foucault’s lectures provide a critical analysis of how knowledge has been shaped by historical forces and societal structures. This edition invites readers to engage with complex ideas surrounding philosophy and political science, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and theory of knowledge.
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In the first of his annual series of lectures at the Collège de France, Foucault develops a vigorous Nietzschean history of the will to know through an analysis of changing procedures of truth, legal forms, and class struggles in ancient Greece.
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