First published 1972
In this groundbreaking work, philosopher Michel Foucault dismantles the traditional assumptions about the origins and development of knowledge. Challenging the notion of a linear, progressive history, Foucault reveals the hidden discontinuities and ruptures that underlie the construction of intellectual disciplines. Delving into the archives of the past, he uncovers the complex web of power relations that shape what we consider to be "truth" and "knowledge." With incisive analysis and a radical new perspective, Foucault invites readers to question the very foundations of how we understand the world around us.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, social-science, sociology, anthropology, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-assumptions, questioning-foundations
245 pages · Hardcover · Pantheon