The Foucault Reader

*The Foucault Reader* is a collection of influential essays by philosopher Michel Foucault, exploring how power, knowledge, and social institutions shape our understanding of truth, identity, and society. Foucault examines how everything from prisons and clinics to education and sexuality are intertwined with systems of control and influence. He challenges traditional ideas of objective knowledge, emphasizing that what we consider true is often a product of complex historical and social forces. The book offers insights into how power operates subtly behind the scenes and how we can critically examine the structures that influence our lives.