Askesis and the logic of the spiral

This essay sets out to demonstrate a strong connection between eros and askesis in Foucault’s writings. Analogous to Huffer’s argument about eros, I suggest that askesis does not invoke a return to an imagined Greek past, but operates generatively to destabilize subjectivity and normativity. Askesis...

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Main Author: Hamner, M. Gail 1963- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2016]
In: Theology & sexuality
Year: 2016, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Pages: 143-154
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Foucault, Michel 1926-1984 / Asceticism / Eros (Concept of) / Huffer, Lynne 1960-
RelBib Classification:NCF Sexual ethics
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Askesis
B Huffer
B Foucault
B Liberation
B Forme
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Parallel Edition:Electronic