The body is not something that exists in itself, but rather ... - Foucault, Michel

This quote is attributed to Foucault, Michel.

"The body is not something that exists in itself, but rather something that is constructed through discourse and power relations."

Foucault, Michel Power

Philosopher-Historian French 1926–1984

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