Fichte: The Self and the Calling of Philosophy, 1762–1799 by Anthony J. La Vopa

ISBN: 9780521791458

Cambridge University Press, 28 August 2003

Hardcover, 326 pages

In The Cambridge Companion to Foucault, leading scholars provide a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Michel Foucault, one of the most influential philosophers and social theorists of the twentieth century. The essays explore the full range of Foucault’s work, from his analyses of knowledge, power, and discourse to his studies of institutions such as prisons, asylums, and clinics.

The volume examines key themes including the relationship between power and knowledge, the construction of subjectivity, and Foucault’s later work on ethics and the care of the self. Designed for students and general readers, it offers clear guidance through Foucault’s complex ideas while also engaging with ongoing debates about his legacy and significance in contemporary theory.