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Eighteenth-century historical discourse made war the primary analyzer of political relations

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aliases	@foucault_society_1997, loc. 6129

Sep 20, 20261 min read

Eighteenth-century historical discourse made war the primary analyzer of political relations

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THINK THAT IN the eighteenth century it was essentially, and almost exclusively, the discourse of history that made war the primary, and almost exclusive, analyzer of political relations. — Michel Foucault, Society Must Be Defended, 6129

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Eighteenth-century historical discourse made war the primary analyzer of political relations
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Historical discourse divides into philology, political economy, and biology
Historical discourse functioned as an instrument forged in struggles over power.
Historical knowledge is itself a weapon within the war it narrates
Nineteenth-century war came to be seen as regenerating the race through self-sacrifice
The State-model history subordinates war and domination to the State.
The perception of war between races predates class struggle and religious racism
War-deciphering discourse is historico-political, critical and mythical rather than juridical
Michel Foucault — Society Must Be Defended

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Eighteenth-century historical discourse made war the primary analyzer of political relations

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