The Archaeology Of Knowledge And The Discourse On Language

The Archaeology Of Knowledge And The Discourse On Language

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Author: Michel Foucault
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pantheon Books, New York, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This seminal work presents Michel Foucault's groundbreaking methodology for understanding the historical formation of knowledge and systems of thought. It meticulously uncovers the intricate rules and conditions that govern what can be said and known within specific historical periods, moving beyond traditional historical analysis. The accompanying essay, The Discourse on Language, further argues for the inherent power structures embedded within linguistic practices, illustrating how discourse itself functions as a mechanism of control and exclusion. This profound philosophical text challenges readers to re-evaluate the very foundations of truth and reason, offering a critical lens through which to examine the construction of human understanding. It is an essential read for anyone interested in critical theory, philosophy, and the history of ideas.

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Description

Author: Michel Foucault
Binding: Hardback
Published: Pantheon Books, New York, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This seminal work presents Michel Foucault's groundbreaking methodology for understanding the historical formation of knowledge and systems of thought. It meticulously uncovers the intricate rules and conditions that govern what can be said and known within specific historical periods, moving beyond traditional historical analysis. The accompanying essay, The Discourse on Language, further argues for the inherent power structures embedded within linguistic practices, illustrating how discourse itself functions as a mechanism of control and exclusion. This profound philosophical text challenges readers to re-evaluate the very foundations of truth and reason, offering a critical lens through which to examine the construction of human understanding. It is an essential read for anyone interested in critical theory, philosophy, and the history of ideas.