Foucault, Wittgenstein and the Analytical Philosophy of Politics

Abstract

This translation aims to introduce the fifth chapter of the collective book 'Foucault Wittgenstien Subjectivité, politique, éthique' edited by Daniel Lorenzini under the title 'Foucault, Wittgenstein et la philosophie analytique de la politique.' In this chapter, Lorenzini endeavors to establish connections between Wittgenstein's analysis of ordinary language and Foucault's examination of political dynamics. He contends that Foucault's distinctive utilization of history has not only enriched the methodology employed by analytical philosophy of language but has also contributed to a reevaluation of fundamental political philosophy concepts, including governement, resistance, and power. Ultimately, Lorenzini asserts that, through their intellectual contributions, these philosophers collectively succeeded in rekindling our sense of wonder, prompting a fresh perspective on concepts and phenomena that may initially appear evident.