I cannot remember what brought about my interest in Foucault, but I believe
that Discipline and Punishment was what I first read of his followed by
History of Sexuality. Both texts peaked my interest and I found him quite
easily read. It is strictly my opinion that most Philosophy and Humanities
students should not have a problem understanding his works; as they should
be already familiar with his references and starting points of his research.
Eric
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From: 25bb1972@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <25bb1972@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: foucault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Date: Monday, October 20, 1997 2:43 AM
Subject: Re: undergrad texts on foucault?
>Dear Clare,
>
>In agreement with another member I would say to encourage your students to
read
>Foucault or maybe parts of certain texts. when I was an Undergrad. ( not
long
>ago!) I spent about a year getting freaked out at the thought of reading
someone
>so difficult. I read all the secondary sources and was very confused.
>I eventually plucked up the courage to read 'Madness and Civilisation' and
found
>it more interesting, entertaining and, yes, readable than I ever expected.
Still
>I haven't read much more...!
>
>There are 2 Foucault For Beginners Books. The one I read and liked is
published
>in London by Ikon Books. I believe the other one is a US publisher but it
is a
>different book completely.
>
>All the best,
>
>Rebekah Bale
>
that Discipline and Punishment was what I first read of his followed by
History of Sexuality. Both texts peaked my interest and I found him quite
easily read. It is strictly my opinion that most Philosophy and Humanities
students should not have a problem understanding his works; as they should
be already familiar with his references and starting points of his research.
Eric
-----Original Message-----
From: 25bb1972@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <25bb1972@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: foucault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<foucault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, October 20, 1997 2:43 AM
Subject: Re: undergrad texts on foucault?
>Dear Clare,
>
>In agreement with another member I would say to encourage your students to
read
>Foucault or maybe parts of certain texts. when I was an Undergrad. ( not
long
>ago!) I spent about a year getting freaked out at the thought of reading
someone
>so difficult. I read all the secondary sources and was very confused.
>I eventually plucked up the courage to read 'Madness and Civilisation' and
found
>it more interesting, entertaining and, yes, readable than I ever expected.
Still
>I haven't read much more...!
>
>There are 2 Foucault For Beginners Books. The one I read and liked is
published
>in London by Ikon Books. I believe the other one is a US publisher but it
is a
>different book completely.
>
>All the best,
>
>Rebekah Bale
>