Books like Saint Foucault by David M. Halperin
Donald M. Halperin’s *Saint Foucault* examines how Michel Foucault’s conception of sexuality as a product of discourse, rather than biology or psychology, became a powerful inspiration for gay activists and scholars. The book defends Foucault’s work against criticism from a range of commentators and explains how his theories laid groundwork for contemporary queer politics and direct‑action groups such as ACT UP, offering a concise synthesis of Foucault’s views on gay sex and the future of the lesbian and gay movement.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: David M. Halperin
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