Social Philosophy

Michel Foucault, a master-mind behind the social philosophy, is considered to be
one of the most deceptive philosophers of all time. His main focus on social
philosophy is its affect on the economical power. Foucault’s ideas about bio-power
have changed the way society views the world. Bio-power is the idea of power
over life which means that the source of power emerged from all levels of society.
In earlier times rulers and different forms of government have controlled all aspects
of its citizens and gave them no leeways on how to lead their own lives. Then in
the beginning of the nineteenth century things changed and people fought back
against the controlling governments and gave themselves power. This means that
the society started to have more control and direction over their own lives instead
of being controlled by a ruler or by some form of a government.
Bio-power is a new form of power that gives us a place in social structure. It
unconsciously tries ...