The tactic - strategy distinction is a long story; read the article of
Kevin Thompson: Forms of resistance etc in Continental Philosophy 36:
113-138, 2003
Certeau derived his tactics and strategy notions from Foucault
yours,
machiel karskens
At 23:13 6-4-2006, you wrote:
Prof. Machiel Karskens
social and political philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy
Radboud University Nijmegen - The Netherlands
Certeau derived his tactics and strategy notions from Foucault
yours,
machiel karskens
At 23:13 6-4-2006, you wrote:
I was wonding if anyone could clarify the distinction between "strategies" and "tactics" in Foucault's usage.
I think I grasp the distinction more generally, (strategy is the overall plan, whereas tactics are particular methods used in the course of exocuting that plan), but I am wondering if it comes up in Foucault, and, if so, what he says about it.
Also, Certeau describes tactics in terms as what the dominated must rely on (evasive, interrupting, etc.) whereas the dominant party --presumably because she retains better control over the entire terrain-- is able to act more strategically.
Is this additional distinction anywhere discussed in Foucault's work, or is it unique to Certau?
-Nate
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Prof. Machiel Karskens
social and political philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy
Radboud University Nijmegen - The Netherlands