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Jon Frauley wrote:
> 
> As far as I know, he shaved his head shortly after the publication of The
> Order of Things (late 60s.).  I read somewhere that this was part of
> Foucault's attempt to make some definite changes/transformation in his life
> (personal and intellectual).

He was vain, losing his hair, and thought he'd look better, more 'dégagé,' as it were, hairless.

Regards,
Reg