Foucault's lectures at the Collège de France Books in Order

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The Foucault's lectures at the Collège de France series consists of posthumously published works based on his 1977–1979 lectures, focusing on the evolution of political power and governance. The series examines how liberal governmentality emerged in the eighteenth century, with particular attention to the rationalities of governing populations and the role of economic theory in shaping political practices. Key themes include the development of neoliberalism, the concept of homo oeconomicus, and the complex relationship between the state, society, and mechanisms of control.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Security, Territory, Population

    Year unknown · Michel Foucault

    "Security, Territory, Population: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1977–1978" is a book based on a series of lectures delivered by French…

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    The birth of biopolitics

    Year unknown · Michel Foucault

    Michel Foucault's 1979 lectures at the College de France, The Birth of Biopolitics, continue the themes explored in his previous year's lectures,…

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What order should I read the Foucault's lectures at the Collège de France books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Security, Territory, Population”.

How many books are in the Foucault's lectures at the Collège de France series?

We list 2 books by Michel Foucault .

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