Michel Foucault

About

Social philosopher who completed pioneering work in social control theory and the history of human sexuality.

Before Fame

He was a top five student upon entering the competitive Ecole Normale Superieure.

Trivia

His third volume of History of Sexuality was published in 1984.

Family Life

He grew up alongside two siblings.

Associated With

He played a large role in changing the academic discourse surrounding sexuality, much like psychologist Sigmund Freud.