Jon Frauley wrote:
>
> As far as I know, he shaved his head shortly after the publication of The
> Order of Things (late 60s.). I read somewhere that this was part of
> Foucault's attempt to make some definite changes/transformation in his life
> (personal and intellectual).
He was vain, losing his hair, and thought he'd look better, more 'dégagé,' as it were, hairless.
Regards,
Reg
>
> As far as I know, he shaved his head shortly after the publication of The
> Order of Things (late 60s.). I read somewhere that this was part of
> Foucault's attempt to make some definite changes/transformation in his life
> (personal and intellectual).
He was vain, losing his hair, and thought he'd look better, more 'dégagé,' as it were, hairless.
Regards,
Reg