In your message of 12:51 Jul 31 1996, you write:
> Dear Blaine,
>
> Of course I am not suggesting this is the case.
>
> You know the Karl case. After I received a mail from Keskinf@xxxxxxxxxxx
> who invites people to discus on Foucault, I thought that it was a good
> means to turn back to Foucault by a question like mine.
>
> But the important point was the world-wide relevancy of the question; not
> the hunger strikes per se. I never thought that intellectuals,
> whatever it means, can be held responsible for the deaths. But i think
> they are responsible for the quetions. And who can claim that the quetion
> of human rights with reference to Foucault's euvre is a not that
> important one.
>
> I love your message and appreciate your sincerety.
>
> Peace
>
> Koray Caliskan
> Dept. of Political Sci. (RA/ Grad. stu.)
Thanks Koray. You are correct, of course, about the relevance of
Foucault here. Hopefully some enlightening discussion will emerge from
this real-life tragedy. I guess I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed by
what continues to happen in the world; combine that with my own sense of
inadequacy in the face of it all and it's a potent blend of frustration
and guilt on my part. But we must continue to write and speak just the
same, for what it's worth. I wish you the best in your efforts and
commend your willingness to speak out.
Peace,
Blaine
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> Dear Blaine,
>
> Of course I am not suggesting this is the case.
>
> You know the Karl case. After I received a mail from Keskinf@xxxxxxxxxxx
> who invites people to discus on Foucault, I thought that it was a good
> means to turn back to Foucault by a question like mine.
>
> But the important point was the world-wide relevancy of the question; not
> the hunger strikes per se. I never thought that intellectuals,
> whatever it means, can be held responsible for the deaths. But i think
> they are responsible for the quetions. And who can claim that the quetion
> of human rights with reference to Foucault's euvre is a not that
> important one.
>
> I love your message and appreciate your sincerety.
>
> Peace
>
> Koray Caliskan
> Dept. of Political Sci. (RA/ Grad. stu.)
Thanks Koray. You are correct, of course, about the relevance of
Foucault here. Hopefully some enlightening discussion will emerge from
this real-life tragedy. I guess I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed by
what continues to happen in the world; combine that with my own sense of
inadequacy in the face of it all and it's a potent blend of frustration
and guilt on my part. But we must continue to write and speak just the
same, for what it's worth. I wish you the best in your efforts and
commend your willingness to speak out.
Peace,
Blaine
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