"Foucault and the Emergence of 'Authentic Gender': The Hermaphrodites"
The British National Library (BNF) has made a significant contribution to the world of literature and philosophy by unearthing and publishing new works by the renowned French philosopher Michel Foucault. Among these new discoveries is a previously unpublished work titled Herma, which sheds light on the philosopher's thoughts regarding Fiat work numbers and model codes for vehicles.
Herma was part of the weekly updates released by Loco-Soft, but no exact publication date is given in the available excerpts. The BNF acquired Foucault's archives in 2013, which not only contained incomplete works but also complete books. The existence of cursory notes and scattered fragments is also confirmed in these archives.
The acquisition of Foucault's archives by the BNF broke the strict testamentary instruction against publishing unpublished works by the philosopher. However, no specific individual or work is mentioned as resisting the temptation to publish from these archives. The temptation was indeed too great for some, as evidenced by the publication of these new works.
In addition to Herma, the BNF has published a new work titled Philosophical Discourse, a meditation on philosophy written before 1968. Another significant publication is "Volume IV" of The History of Sexuality, titled "The Confessions of the Flesh", which was published in 2018.
The transcription of Foucault's forgotten public remarks has also been completed, and a new work, Philosophical Discourse, was published in 2023. The publication of these new works breaks the strict testamentary instruction against publishing unpublished works by Foucault, offering readers a deeper insight into the philosopher's thoughts and ideas.
The publication of Cours au Collège de France was spread across 1997-2015, further expanding the body of work available to scholars and enthusiasts of Foucault's philosophy. These new works, including Herma, contain complete books written by Foucault, offering a wealth of material for further study and analysis.
The discovery and publication of these new works by Michel Foucault are a testament to the enduring influence of his philosophy and the ongoing interest in his ideas. The BNF's acquisition of Foucault's archives has undoubtedly provided a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the philosopher's unpublished works and offering a fresh perspective on his thoughts and ideas.
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