Michel Foucault's concept of Parrhesia and techniques of the self are based around the idea that the ascetic practices of Parrhesia implied specific spiritual exercises of self, such as the examination of conscience.

In order to fulfil this mission, the church being prophetic needs to speak the truth boldly ( parrhesia ) even if it goes against the rich, the powerful, or the dominant political class.

Parrhesia , 2, 1-28, Retrieved from www.parrhesiajournal.org,(2007).

Parrhesia : Ancient and Modern Perspectives on Freedom of Speech

Among his recent publications are "Translation and Globalization" (2018), "Chinese Beginnings of Cosmopolitanism: A Genealogical Critique of Tianxia Guan" (2017), "Tao, Parrhesia , and the Chinese Intellectual" (2015), and "Is the World Decentered?

Antonio Autiero, an emeritus professor at the University of Minister in Germany Autiero emphasized the importance for theologians of speaking with parrhesia , or boldness, and in practicing perseverance.

without bitterness or fear." That Amy has never heard of parrhesia is not her problem.

Ironically, "moral theology," or the ancient practices from which the discipline emerged, has a rich heritage of biblical, political, and ecclesial power speech of prophetic indictment, parrhesia , deliberation, and of course, paraenesis or traditional moral exhortation.

When the Apostles were tempted to let themselves be crippled by danger and threats, they joined in prayer to implore parrhesia : "And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness" (Acts 4:29).