Foucault, Subjectivity, and Identity: Historical Constructions of Subject and Self

摘要: An examination of the notions subject and self from Sophists to Foucault. Although writings Foucault have had tremendous impact on contemporary thinking about subjectivity, a considerable history. In Foucault, Subjectivity Identity Robert Strozier examines ideas that developed throughout western thought. He expands Foucault's idea as historically determined into wide-ranging treatment extending those expressed by ancient at end twentieth century. these traditions against background work, especially later history self-relation his historical subjectivity in general. explores various periods thought, notably Hellenistic era, early Italian Renaissance, seventeenth century, show almost every is related Sophist originating Subject. Drawing wide spectrum - Epicurus Seneca, Petrarch Montaigne, Dickens Conrad, Freud Judith Butler analyzes particular moments during which becomes crucial issue, or when construction established. shows are important both thought what we subjects present time. Strozier's book brings literature, literary theory, history, philosophy close relation. It opens new phase debate will prove stimulating reading for scholars fields.