Book · 2002 · Education
The Order of Things
An Archaeology of the Human Sciences
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And I'm rereading The Order of Things. And The Order of Things, I would say if if you're writing a book about modeling as well as reading the neurophysiology of anxiety, The Order of Things is very much worth reading.
Jordan Peterson · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · May 2022 Listen at 49:54 Why people recommend it
The Order of Things by Michel Foucault is a philosophical work examining the history of systems of thought and the changing structures of knowledge across different eras. On The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, host Jordan Peterson has discussed the book on multiple occasions, highlighting its profound intellectual depth. On an episode released on May 26, 2022, featuring guest Richard Dawkins, Peterson recommended the book, sharing that he was rereading it and noting its immense value for anyone writing a book about modeling or exploring the neurophysiology of anxiety. Later, on an episode released on May 29, 2023, featuring Senator Josh Hawley, Peterson praised Foucault as an exceptionally smart thinker, singling out The Order of Things as a genuine work of genius, particularly highlighting the brilliance of its first half. Across these appearances, Peterson pointed to Foucault's text as a vital intellectual resource, encouraging his audience to engage with its challenging structural analysis and historical insights regarding human consciousness, categorization, and the evolution of academic disciplines.
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Jordan Peterson And I'm rereading The Order of Things. And The Order of Things, I would say if if you're writing a book abo… 2
“Foucault was really really smart like his book The Order of Things is a real work of Genius especially the first half”
“And I'm rereading The Order of Things. And The Order of Things, I would say if if you're writing a book about modeling as well as reading the neurophysiology of anxiety, The Order of Things is very much worth reading.”
