GermanyThe article explores Michel Foucault's engagement with fascism, particularly his shift away from analyzing fascism towards neoliberalism in the late 1970s. It connects this intellectual trajectory to contemporary debates about fascism, noting that while some scholars like Alberto Toscano examine new forms of fascism in the 1960s–70s, Foucault diverged by focusing on neoliberalism—a parallel to Germany’s post-war development. The piece frames Foucault’s work as a critical lens for understanding current political dynamics, highlighting tensions between his early focus on power structures and later emphasis on neoliberalism. It also references his relationship with Gilles Deleuze and their eventual ideological divergence.
Bias read (Progressive): The article emphasizes Foucault's critique of power structures and neoliberalism, aligning with leftist perspectives on political control and resistance. While it acknowledges Foucault's complex views, the framing leans toward interpreting his work as relevant to modern leftist critiques of fascism,
