The History of Sexuality Vol 3
DETAILED SUMMARY / BACK COVER
In
The History of Sexuality, Vol. 3: The Care of the Self
, Michel Foucault shifts his focus to ancient Rome, investigating how individuals developed personal and ethical autonomy. He examines the Roman emphasis on self-discipline and the 'care of the self' as practices intertwined with sexual behavior to shape moral identity.
Why You Should Read?
Explores the ethical self-formation practices within ancient Roman culture.
Analyzes the interconnection between self-care, sexual behavior, and moral identity.
Essential reading for students of classical philosophy, ethics, and the history of sexuality.
Offers Foucault’s continued insights into power, ethics, and human behavior.