Routledge Modernity and Crisis in the Thought of Michel Foucault

Explore a fresh analytical reading of one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era. This volume from the Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought offers a sustained interdisciplinary perspective on Michel Foucault's work. By using the concept of the 'Totality of Reason' as an interpretative prism, the book examines the core of Foucault's philosophical contributions. Readers will find a deep investigation into Foucault's views on the Enlightenment. The text asks whether the historical development of modern knowledge, spanning from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, supports the conclusions he reached. It provides a critical evaluation of his thesis regarding the crisis of modernity, making it an essential resource for students and scholars in anthropology, sociology, and political thought. This book helps clarify the complex relationship between history, knowledge, and the structures of reason.