The Banality of Cynicism: Foucault and the Limits of Authentic Parrhēsia

Foucault’s discussion of parrhēsia – frank speech – in his last two Collège de France lecture courses has led many to wonder if Foucault is pursuing parrhēsia as a contemporary strategy for resistance.  This essay argues that ethical parrhēsia on either the Socratic or Cynical model would have litt...

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Main Author: Gordon Hull
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CBS Open Journals 2018-10-01
Series:Foucault Studies
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Online Access:https://192.168.7.24:443/index.php/foucault-studies/article/view/5583