Todd May Boeken

This introduction delves into the significant contributions of Michel Foucault, exploring his key works such as "Madness and Civilization," "The Archaeology of Knowledge," and "Discipline and Punish." It highlights Foucault's influence on contemporary thought and provides insights into his themes surrounding knowledge, power, and societal structures. The analysis aims to make Foucault's complex ideas accessible to readers, encouraging a deeper understanding of his impact on various fields.

'What matters isn't if people are good or bad. What matters is, if they're trying to be better today than they were yesterday.' - Michael, The Good Place

Exploring the evolution of identity through Foucault's work, Todd May traces the philosopher's journey from his early studies on madness to his later lectures. The book emphasizes the persistent inquiry into selfhood that underlies Foucault's writings, making complex ideas accessible. It serves as an engaging introduction for students in various disciplines, including politics, sociology, history, and philosophy, providing insights into Foucault's profound impact on understanding human behavior and societal structures.

Exploring the inevitability of mortality, the book delves into how the awareness of our finite existence can shape our lives. It contemplates the implications of death as a definitive end, encouraging readers to reflect on the significance of their choices and experiences while alive. Through this lens, it offers insights into living meaningfully in the face of life's transience.

Can we lead a fundamentally decent life without taking such drastic steps? Todd May has answers. He's not the sort of philosopher who tells us we have to be model citizens who display perfect ethics in every decision we make. He's realistic: he understands that living up to ideals is a constant struggle. May leads readers through the traditional philosophical bases of a number of arguments about what ethics asks of us, then he develops a more reasonable and achievable way of thinking about them, one that shows us how we can use philosophical insights to participate in the complicated world around us.

Exploring diverse approaches to care, this book highlights its essential role in human life. It delves into the significance of care, examining how it shapes relationships and communities, while providing insights into its various forms and applications.

Kenneth Lonergan's three films-You Can Count on Me (2000), Margaret (2011), and Manchester by the Sea (2016)-are rife with philosophical complexities. They challenge simple philosophical approaches to central issues of human behaviour. In particular, they ask questions about how to cope with suffering that one cannot overcome, the role that self- deception plays in people's lives and how to think about characters who do not embody simplistic moral ideas of virtue and vice. By philosophically engaging with these themes as they unfold in Lonergan's films, we are then able to formulate a more nuanced answer to the questions they pose. Kenneth Lonergan: Philosophical Filmmaker will draw from Lonergan's films and plays, along with the philosophical literature on the topics that they explore. The rich history of philosophical reflection surrounding these areas enables the reader to determine how the themes central to Lonergan's work have combined to create a rich cinematic oeuvre.

Caring is a central aspect of our being. It anchors us to the world and to one another. And yet, understanding what caring is and how it operates in our lives is a challenge. This fascinating book meets that challenge, by canvassing various approaches to care and offering an overview of the key role it plays in our lives.