Foucault: His Thought, His Person

Foucault and Veyne were great friends and had the opportunity to share philosophical thoughts and discussions. This book brings more than the result of the author's knowledge or bibliographical research: it is the result of his close relationship with the philosopher, which provides a unique originality and richness. Paul Veyne rigorously expounds Foucault's various concepts—episteme, dispositif, discourse, knowledge, and power—describing them as a reader who was able to properly metabolize everything Foucault left us as a legacy in his books, essays, lectures, courses, and interviews. "A masterful book that highlights the balance between the French philosopher's theoretical journey and biographical allusions."—Joel Birman, psychoanalyst