Foucault y Guibert, la palabra y el silencio.

Abstract

When Hervé Guibert talks about his relationship with Michel Foucault, in the pages of his novels, A l’ami qui ne m’a pas sauvé la vie and Le protocole compassionnel, he is telling the truth of their experience, the truth of Foucault as he has known it. It is undeniable that this truth is not Foucault’s truth. Guibert tells only that which, without condemning Foucault, can provide his acquittal. Certain details are perhaps rather cruel, but they make us think of the very special relationship that Foucault had with its rich intellectual heritage. The philosopher’s misgivings about the future of his work tell us that he was well aware of the value of their contribution to contemporary thought. He has always wanted to underline its willingness to produce new guidelines to thinking, and he has succeeded. Therefore, he does not want the fruits of their labour from being betrayed, however good the intentions were that they did. After reflecting on their lives and works, it is understood that the passionate commitment of these two very reative characters with their writing, is as important as their commitment to life.