Matthew Royal reviewed Foucault by Gary Gutting (A very short introduction)
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2 stars
I expected this book to present a neutral overview of Foucault's life and work, possibly with illustrative quotations. Halfway through, I've found instead a considerable amount of criticism of Foucault, with ideas presented for the sole purpose of showing how wrong Foucault is. I do not care about Gary Gutting's opinion of Foucault; I want instead "A Very Short Introduction" to Foucault.
This book disappoints on all my expectations, and so I'm adding it to my "Did Not Finish" shelf.
I expected this book to present a neutral overview of Foucault's life and work, possibly with illustrative quotations. Halfway through, I've found instead a considerable amount of criticism of Foucault, with ideas presented for the sole purpose of showing how wrong Foucault is. I do not care about Gary Gutting's opinion of Foucault; I want instead "A Very Short Introduction" to Foucault.
This book disappoints on all my expectations, and so I'm adding it to my "Did Not Finish" shelf.
