Questions on Foucault

1. What did Michel Foucault consider himself?

2. Explain in your own words with an example, what the phrase 'structures of knowledge and power' means. You will probably need to read through the article first to be able to explan it. You should have at least three structures.

3. If Foucault identifies structures, why is he called a post-structuralist? What is a post-structuralist?

4. Did Foucault think any system of thought was better than any other system of thought? Explain.

5. In Foucault's late stage he explores what he calls bio-power.Try to use your own words to briefly explain it. Give an example from your own life of someone who you feel exemplifies this ethical idea.

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