This lecture discusses the 20th century philosopher and historian of ideas, Pierre Hadot, and focuses on chapter 7 of his book, Philosophy As a Way of Life. 

He discusses the criticisms Hadot levies against Michel Foucault's views, which center upon his making the self too central a focus in his discussions of philosophical practices as "technologies of the self", and in overlooking important philosophical traditions and schools of antiquity.

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Pierre Hadot, Philosophy As A Way Of Life - Criticism of Foucault's Focus On The Self

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Pierre Hadot, Philosophy As A Way Of Life - Criticism of Foucault's Focus On The Self

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