Letter signed by Michel Foucault (1973)
Letter signed by Michel Foucault (1973)
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In 1973, the great French intellectual Michel Foucault called for more transparency and ethics from the director of a Brazilian newspaper.
- A letter signed by Michel Foucault to the editor of a newspaper.
- One page.
- In French.
- 21 cm x 29.7 cm.
- Paris, June 3, 1973.
- Good condition conservation.
- Unique piece.
Translation in Portuguese
Mr. Director,
In the June 16th issue of Manchette, you were kind enough to publish an interview I gave in Belo Horizonte. At the time, I answered questions, all very interesting, posed by a group of journalists representing different newspapers. Therefore, there was no exclusivity for anyone. Only a misunderstanding could have caused this interview to appear in your newspaper with the mention "Exclusive." I would be grateful if you could publish a correction in this regard (…)
Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social theorist, and literary critic whose works influenced diverse fields of knowledge, including sociology, critical theory, literary theory, and cultural studies. He is best known for his studies on power and knowledge, and for his work on the relationship between power, knowledge, and social practices in institutions such as hospitals, prisons, and schools. Foucault challenged how society and social scientists understood power, arguing that it is not only repressive but also productive, disseminated throughout all social strata, and not solely centralized in institutions or figures of authority.
Foucault visited Brazil several times, mainly during the 1960s and 1970s. During these visits, he established important connections with Brazilian intellectuals and participated in debates and conferences, profoundly influencing the field of humanities in the country. His thoughts and theories were widely discussed and adopted in Brazilian universities, especially impacting areas such as criminology, mental health, and education. These interactions contributed to a productive dialogue between European thought and the Brazilian sociopolitical context, strengthening the presence of Foucault's ideas in Brazil and consolidating his intellectual legacy in the country.
The letter teaches us that Michel Foucault valued transparency, ethics, and precision in communication, demonstrating a profound respect for truth and collaborative work. Also interesting is the heading “Collège de France,” the prestigious teaching and research institution in Paris. The professors at the Collège de France are highly renowned academics, specialists in their fields, who are invited to hold temporary or permanent chairs at the institution. Among the celebrated professors who have taught at the Collège de France are intellectuals such as Michel Foucault, Pierre Bourdieu, Roland Barthes, and Claude Lévi-Strauss. And finally, obviously, the intellectual's signature, which is quite rare.

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