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The Courage of Truth

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Michel Foucault's final course, "The Courage of Truth," explores themes of death and truth-telling in politics, emphasizing courage and conviction as essential for democracy. He analyzes ancient Cynicism as a practical philosophy, contrasting it with Platonism and asserting that truth exists only through otherness and diverse perspectives.

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The Courage of Truth, Michel Foucault

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2011
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English
Released
2011
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Hardcover
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364
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9781403986689
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Michel Foucault's final course, "The Courage of Truth," explores themes of death and truth-telling in politics, emphasizing courage and conviction as essential for democracy. He analyzes ancient Cynicism as a practical philosophy, contrasting it with Platonism and asserting that truth exists only through otherness and diverse perspectives.