Foucault’s Archaeology of Knowledge

Foucault’s Archaeology of Knowledge is a way of understanding how ideas and beliefs shape what we consider truth. Instead of seeing history as a smooth progression, he examines the underlying rules, language, and concepts—called "discourses"—that define what can be said, thought, or believed at a given time. This approach reveals how these structures influence knowledge, power, and society, highlighting that knowledge is not just discovering facts but is shaped by broader systems of thought. It encourages us to see how what we accept as truth is historically and culturally constructed.