History, Memory and Politics in a Foucauldian Key
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Abstract
From its beginnings philosophy has favored the universal approach
to its objects of study. History, memory and politics have been no exception;
on the contrary, it appears that only a universal scope approach can provide
us with an accurate and objective knowledge on these topics. Thus, it seems
absurd to give up this encompassing and totalizing view to embrace a partial
perspective. Against this widely accepted trend, I turn to Michel Foucault’s
proposals both to examine the difficulties involved in viewing these issues
in universal terms and to uncover the theoretical and political benefits that
arise from adopting a biased perspective.
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