Asked by Karen Najera on May 14, 2024

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Michel Foucault's archeology of knowledge focuses on ______.

A) discourse
B) presentism
C) trajectory
D) hierarchization

Archeology of Knowledge

A methodology developed by Michel Foucault for analyzing historical systems of thought and knowledge production to understand how knowledge is created and changes over time.

Discourse

Encompasses written and spoken communication and the structures that enable and shape these exchanges in society.

  • Understand the principles of Michel Foucault's archeology of knowledge theory.
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Lorrin ArnoldMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Foucault's archeology of knowledge focuses on analyzing discourse, which he defines as "a regulated practice of statements" that produces knowledge and power in society. He believes that discourse can reveal the structure and organization of power relations in a certain historical period or society. Presentism is not a focus of his theory, and while trajectory and hierarchization are relevant, they are not the primary focus like discourse.