The Archeology of Knowledge

"The Archaeology of Knowledge," by Michel Foucault, explores how knowledge and ideas are constructed over time. Instead of viewing history as a steady development, Foucault examines the underlying rules, methods, and discourses that shape what is considered true or valid at different periods. He likens this process to archaeology, digging through layers of past beliefs and practices to understand how our current knowledge is formed. The book emphasizes that knowledge isn't fixed; it is shaped by historical contexts, language, and power relations that influence what societies accept as truth.