TY - BOOK AU - Watkin,Christopher TI - Michael Foucault T2 - Great thinkers: a series SN - 9781629953489 AV - B2430.F724 W38 2018 U1 - 194 23 PY - 2018///] CY - Phillipsburg, New Jersey PB - P&R Publishing KW - Foucault, Michel, KW - Reformed Church KW - Doctrines KW - �Eglise r�eform�ee KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages [163]-173) and indexes; Foreword / Esther Lightcap Meek -- Part 1: Foucault's thought. History and truth -- Power and knowledge -- Ethics and identity -- Conclusion of Part 1 and interlude: Foucault and the theologians -- Part 2: Introducing the cruciform "great reversal". Cruciform history: Philippians 2:5-11 -- Cruciform power: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 -- Cruciform identity -- Conclusions: Jews demand signs, Greeks seek wisdom, and Foucault N2 - Hugely influential, Michel Foucault work has not only impacted a diverse range of disciplines--from history and sociology to fine arts, feminism, and gay and lesbian studies--but has also profoundly shaped Western culture at a street level. Yet until now there has been no overarching systematic approach to his work from a Reformed perspective--let alone one that is as fair and accessible as Watkin. After walking us through key elements of Foucault thought, Watkin both critiques and answers Foucault through the Bible teaching on history, power, and identity. His insights are necessary reading for anyone who wants to engage thoughtfully with the ideas of our culture. -- ER -