What is Discourse?

A quick and rough introduction to Michel Foucault's work on discourse.

[JohnKater]

"...But can agree on the kinds of arguments that can be made." That hit home. Thank you.

[helenahayes]

Really helped me with my sociology assignment thanks. I just couldn't grasp the concept of discourse and how it affects power and social control. This has made it clearer. Thank you.

[halguy]

understanding foucault's discourse and hegel's dialectics really made me realise how the world and history unfolds. they should teach critical thinking skills like that in school

[plinioamaral]

Thanks a ton! The examples were really ilustratives.

[lightslights]

Thank you sir.
It is a good and thorough explanation.

[rschmitt]

hi guys, english is not my mother tongue and I tried everything to understand which word he is using at 6:30 'if discourse defines these children as
I understood something like 'figidy', but thats not a word, so ... :D I would be really greatful for your help :)

[hori]

Discourse is the break down in communication on purpose to encourage by persuasion to reason in madness..

[izazahmed]

I need a little help here. Could you please point out the difference between a discourse and a register?

[sikandarkhan]

Sir plz i need to understand the overall concept of discourse, its types and all about it.Sir, is it feasible to post an authentic video about it plz