Foucault as Educator

Explore the intriguing intersection of education and philosophy in Foucault as Educator by Stephen Ball. Published by Springer International Publishing AG in 2016, this insightful book delves into the concept of education through the lens of Michel Foucault, examining it as a form of what Allen (2014) refers to as benign violence. Ball unpacks how everyday disciplinary technologies and expert knowledge converge to create a complex 'pedagogical machine'. With a concise yet impactful 88 pages, this first edition invites readers to rethink the dynamics of education and its underlying structures. Ideal for educators, philosophers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of learning, this book offers a compelling perspective on Foucault's contributions to educational theory.