Foucault's second volume in his History of Sexuality takes an uncharacteristic turn into antiquity, with a bird's eye view of Greek society and the ways in which they problematize sexuality. As somebody who does not care much for antiquity, is likely my least favorite Foucault book I've read, but. But in focusing further back chronologically, he aims to showcase a subjective, changing "sexuality"--one that is shaped by society, by their rigidity, ethical dilemmas, and forms of moderation.

It supports the thesis and ideas expressed in Vol 1--I can't imagine gaining much from this book without having read first his ideas on the lack of universality in sex/sexuality, the medico-psychotyping of homosexuality and sexual practices, and the power structures he notes in governments.

I am excited to see where The Care of the Self and Confessions of the Flesh end up thematically. The transition from boy to woman is a promising end to this book, it felt like a cliffhanger!