Society Must Be Defended by Michel Foucault
Lectures at the Collège de France, 1975-76
This thought-provoking work delves into the intricate relationship between power, politics, and war, examining how societies have historically used the concept of war to justify and maintain structures of power and control. Through a series of lectures, the text explores the evolution of power dynamics, highlighting the transition from sovereign power to biopolitics, where the state exerts control over life itself. The narrative challenges traditional notions of power, suggesting that modern societies are perpetually engaged in a metaphorical war, where the battlefield is the social body, and the weapons are discourse and ideology. This analysis offers a critical lens through which to view the mechanisms of power and the ways in which they shape societal norms and hierarchies.
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- 1997
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- French
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- 300-350
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- French
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