Michel Foucault e la nozione di événement: trasformazioni e singolarità tra Heidegger e Deleuze

Abstract

This essay investigates Foucault's use of the concept of event (événement), exploring its specificity, evolution, and context. Examining his entire body of work, we consider its unique aspects in relation to theoretical, methodological, and political challenges. We explore the dialogue between Foucault's concept and contemporary French and German philosophical traditions, as well as 20th-century historiographical debates. The study proposes a contextual periodization of Foucault's thought, revealing overlooked continuities. While Foucault's early works exhibit traces of Heideggerian resonances, his approach to events diverges in later phases, culminating in a genealogical perspective. Concurrently, Foucault engages with Deleuze's ideas on events, resulting in a dialogue that shapes his later philosophical trajectory. This analysis reveals the unique and autonomous nature of Foucault's philosophy of the event, allowing a nuanced comparison with Heidegger and Deleuze, transcending mere lexical associations and exploring their contributions, convergences, and divergences within the broader context of 20th-century thought.