Sennett and Foucault on Sexuality and Solitude (1979)

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EpisodeFeb 2, 20231h 7m

Sennett and Foucault on Sexuality and Solitude (1979)

New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work

EpisodeFeb 2, 20231h 7m

In 1979, sociologist and NYIH founder Richard Sennett, and philosopher Michel Foucault, discussed the connections between the history of sexuality and self consciousness. In this episode from the Vault, the two discuss their research and, by extension, the underpinnings of the idea of solitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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