The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of Michel Foucault, with a particular focus on the political aspects of his thought and on his
influence over contemporary American philosophy. Michel Foucault has arguably been the most influential theorist of contemporary human sciences: this course will
present his major works and ideas, such as the theory of power and knowledge, the history of sexuality and the genealogy of the modern subject. We will also focus on
the criticism addressed to Foucault's thought by prominent figures of contemporary political thought, thus reconstructing some of the most important debates of recent
political theory. Finally, we will study the influence of Foucault over human sciences, focusing on the American reception of his thought.