Michel Foucault
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About
Social philosopher who completed pioneering work in social control theory and the history of human sexuality.
Before Fame
He was a top five student upon entering the competitive Ecole Normale Superieure.
Trivia
His third volume of History of Sexuality was published in 1984.
Family Life
He grew up alongside two siblings.
Associated With
He played a large role in changing the academic discourse surrounding sexuality, much like psychologist Sigmund Freud.