FAQ About Michel Foucault
What role does 'archaeology' play in Foucault's methodology?
Foucault's method of 'archaeology' is an analytical tool used to study the history of ideas and knowledge. It involves examining the rules and systems that govern the production of knowledge at particular times in history. Through this method, Foucault sought to uncover the underlying assumptions and conditions that shape discourses and how they evolve, without assuming continuity. His archaeological approach is particularly evident in works like “The Archaeology of Knowledge”.
