Foucault's Enlightenment with Francis Petruccelli
The Great Dangerous Books Podcast

Foucault’s Enlightenment with Francis Petruccelli

2025-09-01

We dive into Michel Foucault's essay "What is Enlightenment?" and explore its implications on modern thought. Jim and Jared, along with special guest Francis Petruccelli, discuss the intersections of critique, power structures, and the continuous journey of self-creation. Discover how Foucault challenges traditional notions of enlightenment and humanism, and what it means to engage in infinite critique.

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