Foucault’s Archive

Foucault’s concept of the Archive refers to the systematic collection and organization of all the knowledge, documents, and discourses that define what is considered valid or true within a particular society. It is not just a physical collection but the underlying rules and structures that determine how knowledge is categorized, who has authority to speak, and what is accepted as reality. The Archive shapes our understanding of truth, power, and history by framing the conditions under which knowledge is produced and perceived.