A follow up–please disregard the sentence that says, “I am following your question, or is there something else that you have in mind?” Besides the dyslexic part where I should have written “Am I” instead of “I am,” I actually meant to say something more like–given that I have not addressed your question directly, what thoughts do you have in mind with your question regarding Foucault and the possiblity of his understanding “power distributed through a network of relations as a peculiar feature of modern society?”

Cheers,
Cynthia

Good question. I don’t know that I have read enough Foucault to properly answer that question. It seems to me that Smith (following Dooyeweerd)would see power structures as inherent to the human condition (given our finitude)–but as the post notes– he would not see all power relations as negative and would of course (given sin) allow for the the mis-direction of power stuctures. I am following your question, or is there something else that you have in mind?

I did get an abstract in to Baylor, so we’ll see if it is accepted. Even if it doesn’t, I’m planning on attending in light of the list of “all star” featured speakers. Also, Dr. Michael Hanby has promised me that there will be some down-time for playing guitars (perhaps in between or after sessions).

Cheers,
Cynthia

Does Foucault understand power distributed through a network of relations as a peculiar feature of modern society or as constituting the human condition in general?

By the way, did you get an abstract in to Baylor? I tried but I don’t think I made the deadline (late Friday)?

Blessings,
Bret