Philosophers who died on June 25

Take a focused look at the philosophers who passed away on June 25. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1984 Michel Foucault

  Michel Foucault was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social theorist, and literary critic. He is best known for his critical studies of various social institutions, such as psychiatry, medicine, the prison system, and for his profound analyses on the relationships between power and knowledge. Foucault's work has had a significant influence across the humanities and social sciences, particularly through … [bio]