Foucault in 90 Minutes - (Philosophers in 90 Minutes) by Paul Strathern (Hardcover)

About the Book

These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring their ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion.

Book Synopsis

In Foucault in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of Foucault's life and ideas, and explains their influence on man's struggle to understand his existence in the world. The book also includes selections from Foucault's writings; a brief list of suggested reading for those who wish to push further; and chronologies that place Foucault within his own age and in the broader scheme of philosophy.

Review Quotes

"Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them...I find them hard to stop reading." --Richard Bernstein, The New York Times

"Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise." --Jim Holt, The Wall Street Journal

"Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization." --Katherine A. Powers, The Boston Globe

"A godsend in this era of the short attention span." --Daryl Royster Alexander, The New York Times

A godsend in this era of the short attention span.

Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.

Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them...I find them hard to stop reading.

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.