Michel Foucault, Postmodernity, Nietzsche, and Buddhism

This paper introduces some strands of thought that may account for Foucault thinking along the lines of post-modernity: existential concern with his homosexuality, Nietzschean ideas on transvaluing and overcoming of ressentiment, interest in Zen Buddhism and process thought, and an openness to cultu...

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Main Author: Mayer, John 1932- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Toronto Press 2014
In: Toronto journal of theology
Year: 2014, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 129-132
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Summary:This paper introduces some strands of thought that may account for Foucault thinking along the lines of post-modernity: existential concern with his homosexuality, Nietzschean ideas on transvaluing and overcoming of ressentiment, interest in Zen Buddhism and process thought, and an openness to cultural history and non-linear thinking.
ISSN:0826-9831
Contains:In: Toronto journal of theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.3138/tjt.2414