Research Note: The Phase of 'Technologies of the Self' Study: The Possibility of Application of Foucault's Later Works on Sociology

Argues that scholars studying Foucault's later works have not looked sufficiently at what they bring to the discipline of sociology. Argues that many of the concepts studied by Foucault deeply impact our lives today, including his concepts of the self & psychology. Argues that Foucault'...

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Published inSoshioroji Vol. 54; no. 2; pp. 107 - 122
Main Author Makino, Tomokazu
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published 01.10.2009
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Summary:Argues that scholars studying Foucault's later works have not looked sufficiently at what they bring to the discipline of sociology. Argues that many of the concepts studied by Foucault deeply impact our lives today, including his concepts of the self & psychology. Argues that Foucault's work set the stage for much of the self-help & psychology publishing seen today. Explores further possibilities for application of Foucault's later work in the field of sociology. R. Roberts
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ISSN:0584-1380