Pod 2 - Hidden conservatism in radical French philosophy and justices for Foucault

Join us for a captivating episode where we delve into the creative approaches of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari, exploring French radical philosophy and their profound impact on disrupting the status quo. We then shift to Michel Foucault's concept that "power is knowledge," examining how his life was shaped by institutional knowledge. Our discussion unfolds around a hypothesis about conservative origins of Foucault's ideas of spiritual or epistemic power. Ultimately, we offer a unique (hopefully) perspective on the dynamics of social power and knowledge.<in 1940s ads voice> Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of these philosophical giants' ideas and their enduring relevance today...... "Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Newspapers for sail!"