Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason

Michel Foucault

Sep 2016 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Dave Gillies

About this audiobook

In this classic account of madness, Michel Foucault shows once and for all why he is one of the most distinguished European philosophers since the end of World War II. Madness and Civilization, Foucault's first book and his finest accomplishment, will change the way in which you think about society. Evoking shock, pity, and fascination, it might also make you question the way you think about yourself.

Ratings and reviews

Sadly I cannot even say if the content of the book is good or bad because the narrator is so terrible I couldn't make it more than 10 minutes.

About the author

Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was a French philosopher, historian, social theorist, and philologist. One of the leading intellectuals of the twentieth century and the most prominent thinker in postwar France, his work influenced disciplines as diverse as history, sociology, philosophy, sociology, and literary criticism.

Dave Gillies is a musician, producer, and voice-over artist who is best known for his work as an audiobook narrator. When not talking for a living, Dave composes music for films, radio, and theater from the comfort of his home studio in Glasgow, Scotland.