Foucault, Khomeini and the Tragedy of the Intellectual

Foucault, Khomeini and the Tragedy of the Intellectual

French philosopher Michel Foucault briefly supported the Iranian Revolution, viewing it as a political spirituality that challenged Western modernity. Critics argue that Foucault romanticized rebellion and ignored warning signs of authoritarianism under Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini. Foucaults fascination reflected his...