Liberal government and techniques of the self

The introduction of the theme of government into Michel Foucault's later work opens up a rich domain of research. Aspects of this theme are considered with reference to Foucault's analysis of early Anglo-Scottish liberalism and more recent forms of neo-liberalism from the point of view of...

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Published in:Economy and society 1993-08, Vol.22 (3), p.267-282
Main Author: Burchell, Graham
Format: Article
Language:English
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Concepts
Foucault, Michel
Government
Liberal theories
Liberalism
Self
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Summary:The introduction of the theme of government into Michel Foucault's later work opens up a rich domain of research. Aspects of this theme are considered with reference to Foucault's analysis of early Anglo-Scottish liberalism and more recent forms of neo-liberalism from the point of view of governmental reason. The article focuses on the interconnections between the government of others and techniques of the self in liberal arts of government and suggests some possible implications concerning the ethics of intellectual work.
ISSN:0308-5147
1469-5766
DOI:10.1080/03085149300000018