Foucault and the Recklessness of the Rebel Philosopher Part 2

Michel Foucault was a French intellectual who rose to prominence in the heyday of democratic socialism in the 1970s. In this episode, I look at his unique definitions of power and knowledge and examine his use of those concepts to analyze and critique existing political structures. This analysis defines his singular contribution to philosophy and intellectual thought but also pushes his politics unintentionally rightward. Frankly, he gives fuel to those who would criticize the welfare state. This is episode 2 of a 3 part series on Foucault.