Truth
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The word '''truth''' in human geography refers to a valid claim. Truths are considered by various thinkers over a long time. | 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. | + | 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. | + | [[Jacques Derrida]], in the 20th century, developed a concept of [[deconstruction]] truths by examining [[power structures]] (Gibson-Graham, 2007). |
Furthermore, [[Michel Foucault]] claimed that there was a [[regime of truth]], which means that a certain ´truth´ is imposed by power structures (Foucault, 1970). | 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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'''References''' | '''References''' | ||
| - | Foucault, M. (1970). ''The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences''. New York: Vintage Books. | + | * Foucault, M. (1970). ''The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human Sciences''. New York: Vintage Books. |
| + | * Gibson-Graham, J.K. (2007). ''Poststructural Interventions''. | ||
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''Created by [[User: BoudewijnIdema]] 18 September 2011, 20:16 (UTC)'' | ''Created by [[User: BoudewijnIdema]] 18 September 2011, 20:16 (UTC)'' | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 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 (Gibson-Graham, 2007).
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.
- Gibson-Graham, J.K. (2007). Poststructural Interventions.
Created by User: BoudewijnIdema 18 September 2011, 20:16 (UTC)
