Madness and Civilization

Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was a French philosopher, historian, social theorist, and philologist. He lectured in universities throughout the world; served as the director at the Institut Francais in Hamburg, Germany, and at the Institute de Philosophie at the Faculte des Lettres in the University of Clermont-Ferrand, France; and wrote frequently for French newspapers and reviews. At the time of his death in 1984, he held a chair at France's most prestigious institution, the College de France.One of the leading intellectuals of the twentieth century and the most prominent thinker in post-war France, Foucault's work influenced disciplines as diverse as history, sociology, philosophy, sociology, and literary criticism. His works include The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences; Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason; and Death and the Labyrinth: The World of Raymond Roussel.

Dave Gillies is a musician, producer, and voice-over artist who is best known for his work as an audiobook narrator. When not talking for a living, Dave composes music for films, radio, and theater from the comfort of his home studio in Glasgow, Scotland. His production company, Team Candiru, makes environmentally-focused natural history films for free distribution to schools and conservation groups around the world. Recently he produced his first short drama, Bells, for Bewildered Heid Films.