The Japan Lectures

Michel Foucault, 2023

Overview

This volume presents lectures and interviews given by Michel Foucault in Japan in 1978, now accessible in English. It reconstructs the context of these discussions and highlights their contemporary relevance. In a free and informal style, Foucault engaged with Japanese interlocutors on questions of Revolution and Enlightenment within European critical thought, viewed from an external perspective. The lectures delve into sexuality, spirituality, political movements, and the interplay of knowledge, power, and truth in relation to Asia. Foucault envisioned these discussions as a starting point for new forms of transnational collaboration and a reevaluation of European colonialism.

Who it's for

• Scholars of philosophy and critical theory.
• Researchers interested in Foucault's later work.
• Students of translation and Asian studies.
• Readers exploring the intersection of Western thought and Asian perspectives.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 190
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Year: 2023
• ISBN: 9781032301747