From: brehkopf-AT-nexus.yorku.ca
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 1996 09:26:47 -0400
Subject: Re: Human Rights / Foucault


In your message of 12:51 Jul 31 1996, you write:

> Dear Blaine,
> 
> Of course I am not suggesting this is the case.
> 
> You know the Karl case. After I received a mail from Keskinf-AT-boun.edu.tr 
> who invites people to discus on Foucault, I thought that it was a good 
> means to turn back to Foucault by a question like mine. 
> 
> But the important point was the world-wide relevancy of the question; not 
> the hunger strikes per se. I never thought that intellectuals,
> whatever it means, can be held responsible for the deaths. But i think 
> they are responsible for the quetions. And who can claim that the quetion 
> of human rights with reference to Foucault's euvre is a not that 
> important one.
> 
> I love your message and appreciate your sincerety.
> 
> Peace
> 
> Koray Caliskan
> Dept. of Political Sci. (RA/ Grad. stu.)



Thanks Koray.  You are correct, of course, about the relevance of
Foucault here.  Hopefully some enlightening discussion will emerge from
this real-life tragedy.  I guess I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed by
what continues to happen in the world; combine that with my own sense of
inadequacy in the face of it all and it's a potent blend of frustration
and guilt on my part.  But we must continue to write and speak just the
same, for what it's worth.  I wish you the best in your efforts and
commend your willingness to speak out.

Peace,

Blaine

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