FAQ About Michel Foucault

The 'genealogy' method in Foucault's work is an approach that examines the historical development and contingency of social practices and institutions. Unlike traditional history, genealogy seeks to uncover the processes, anomalies, and power struggles that have led to the current state of affairs. This method is used to reveal how knowledge and power are intertwined and to challenge seeming inevitabilities in societal developments. It is especially prominent in his later works, such as “Discipline and Punish”.