From: brehkopf-AT-nexus.yorku.ca
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 09:51:34 -0500
Subject: Re: foucault, power and authenticity



> If I could second Professor Rehkopf's point about the importance of theory
> with regard to Foucault: His particular importance, it seems to me, is as
> a theorist of opposition in a post-Wall world. There is a great deal of
> confusion, angst, and uncertainty concerning the demise of the
> "Revolution" as a viable oppositional paradigm. Foucault, I think, was
> trying to present a new picture of the political world and a new
> justification for oppositional thought and practice appropriate to that
> world. If I may be allowed to mention it, I pursue this theme in my book,
> just released by Duke University Press, titled _Foucault's Discipline :
> The Politics of Subjectivity_.
> 
> John Ransom
> Political Science
> Dickinson College, Carlisle PA
> ransom-AT-dickinson.edu


Prof. Ransom,

Your book sounds very interesting. Would you be comfortable providing a
short summary of the contents here? An inside flap blurb or even a list
of chapter headings?

I've always thought subjectivity is the most important theme in 
understanding Foucault's work, and would love to get a thumbnail sketch 
of your work until I can get your book.

If you have time, of course.

Thanks,

Blaine Rehkopf
Philosophy
York University
CANADA

PS  I should not misidentify myself; I do tend to profess too often, but
    I'm not a Professor.  One day....one day....  :)
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