Michel Foucault and the Games of Truth

Nilson, H.; Clark, trans Rachel

The book emphasises the affinity between Foucault's and Nietzsche's thought. Both philosophers tried to give clarity to modernity's arbitrary nature. Following on from Foucault's diagnostic enquiries into a 'History of Sexuality' and Nietzsche's appreciation of ancient culture, Nilson's study shows a practical consequence: the self-stylization of the individual. This aesthetical attitude replaces belief in metaphysical and even scientific meaning, thus leading to a philosophy-of-life. Nilson's book targets all those who wish to give their life a unique form.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-08-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349266265

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-26624-1

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 159