Wine, Cheese, & Foucault

​Join us on Friday, February 28th at 6:00 PM for an evening of wine, cheese, and a talk about the work of Michel Foucault from one of our board members, Matthew Stanley.

​The French historian and theorist Michel Foucault criticized psychoanalysis as an unwitting tool of the contemporary operation of power, a model of power he called "biopower." This talk will introduce listeners to Foucault's theory about power's transformation from "the right of death" to "the power over life," and the ramifications this shift has for how we understand speech, identity, and freedom today. Foucault's work challenges us to think about how the injunction to speak about and "liberate" our desire can serve as an internal tool of power today.

​Come enjoy some wine, snacks, and great conversations with peers. Purchase your ticket today before they're gone!