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[[Jacques Derrida]], in the 20th century, developed a concept of [[deconstruction]] truths by examining power structures. | [[Jacques Derrida]], in the 20th century, developed a concept of [[deconstruction]] truths by examining power structures. | ||
| + | Furthermore, [[Michel Foucault]] claimed that there was a [[regime of truth]], which means that a certain ´truth´ is imposed by power structures (Foucault, 1970). | ||
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| + | Foucault, M. (1970). ''The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences''. New York: Vintage Books. | ||
''Created by [[User: BoudewijnIdema]] 18 September 2011, 20:16 (UTC)'' | ''Created by [[User: BoudewijnIdema]] 18 September 2011, 20:16 (UTC)'' | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 18 September 2011
The word truth in human geography refers to a valid claim. Truths are considered by various thinkers over a long time.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Nietzsche lived in the middle of an era of rising industrialization, positivism and secularism. A lot of previous ´truths´ were eliminated.
Jacques Derrida, in the 20th century, developed a concept of deconstruction truths by examining power structures.
Furthermore, Michel Foucault claimed that there was a regime of truth, which means that a certain ´truth´ is imposed by power structures (Foucault, 1970).
References
Foucault, M. (1970). The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences. New York: Vintage Books.
Created by User: BoudewijnIdema 18 September 2011, 20:16 (UTC)
