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Knowledge and Power
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According to Michel Foucault, what is the relationship between knowledge and power?
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Knowledge and power are mutually constitutive.
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Foucault argues that knowledge and power are not separate entities, but rather that they are mutually constitutive. This means that knowledge is not simply a neutral reflection of reality, but rather that it is shaped by the power relations that exist in society.