Michel Foucault

Paul-Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, historian, and social theorist known for his analysis of power, knowledge, and social control.

His work influenced various academic fields, including sociology, psychology, and cultural studies.

Foucault developed "archaeological" and "genealogical" methods to examine historical shifts in ideas and institutions.

He wrote influential books such as The History of Madness, Discipline and Punish, and The History of Sexuality.

Foucault taught at several universities and was admitted to the prestigious Collège de France.

He was also an activist involved in campaigns against racism and for penal reform.

Foucault died in 1984 from HIV/AIDS-related complications, becoming the first public figure in France to do so.