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The History of Sexuality An Introduction

Michel Foucault

Why we are so fascinated with sex and sexuality—from the preeminent philosopher of the 20th century. Michel Foucault offers an iconoclastic exploration of why we feel compelled to continually analyze and discuss sex, and of the social and mental mechanisms of power that cause us to direct the quest...

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This book challenges the dominant narrative of sexual repression in the 17th and 18th centuries, arguing that sexuality was not repressed but rather actively produced and controlled through scientific discourse and cultural norms.

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the exercise of power over living beings no longer carries the threat of death, but instead takes charge of people's lives.

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Episode: Episode #123 ... Michel Foucault pt. 3 - Power

This book challenges the dominant narrative of sexual repression in the 17th and 18th centuries, arguing that sexuality was not repressed but rather actively produced and controlled through scientific discourse and cultural norms.

"

the exercise of power over living beings no longer carries the threat of death, but instead takes charge of people's lives.

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