Pierre Bourdieu's Legacy Revisited by Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht
In an interview with NZZ, emeritus Stanford professor Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht reflects on the legacy of Pierre Bourdieu, once an intellectual superstar, and the rise of humanities scholars as public figures. Gumbrecht contrasts Bourdieu's sociology of suspicion with Michel Foucault's enduring influence, calling Foucault the 'king of the humanities.' He also reveals his habit of rarely finishing a book. The discussion touches on the transatlantic intellectual journey and the changing status of intellectuals.
Key facts
- Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht is an emeritus professor at Stanford University.
- Gumbrecht describes Foucault as the 'king of the humanities' with an unmatched legacy.
- Pierre Bourdieu is referred to as a 'sociologist of suspicion' and former intellectual superstar.
- Gumbrecht admits he almost never finishes reading a book.
- The interview covers Gumbrecht's life as a transatlantic intellectual.
- The article is published in NZZ.
- Gumbrecht reflects on how humanities scholars became stars.
- The interview contrasts Bourdieu's and Foucault's lasting impact.
Entities
Artists
- Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht
- Pierre Bourdieu
- Michel Foucault
Institutions
- Stanford University
- NZZ