Discourse, Science and Power in Foucault's Theoretical Logic

From the late 18th century (after the French revolution) to the mid-20th century (World War II), the concentration of scientific discourse at this time is history and humans as its subjects. Humans are freed from all alienation and free from the determination of all things. Man becomes the object of knowledge and thus he becomes the subject of his freedom and existence. Humans become the center of thought. This can be seen in the development of social sciences and psychology.

In the view of Michel Foucault (hereinafter written: Foucault), there is a close relationship between discourse, science, and power. Both discourse and science, especially in determining what is true and what is false, depend heavily on their relationship to power. Science is implemented to determine what is true and to eliminate what is considered false. According to Foucault, it is very much determined by power.

Here it becomes clear that the will for truth is the expression of the will to power. There is no way that knowledge is neutral and pure according to Foucault. Here there is always a correlation, namely, knowledge contains power as well as power contains knowledge. One scientific explanation tries to master by getting rid of the explanation of another science. There is always a correlation in this context, namely that knowledge contains power as well as power contains knowledge. One scientific explanation tries to master by getting rid of the explanation of another science.

Thus it becomes increasingly clear that the will for truth is an expression of the will to power. There is no way that knowledge is neutral and pure according to Foucault. There is always a correlation in this context, namely that knowledge contains power as well as power contains knowledge. One scientific explanation tries to master by getting rid of the explanation of another science.

For example, advances in science and technology are often used to “force” change in society. It is difficult to deny that in an age where science and technology have developed in such a way, their existence is often “compelling”. Because otherwise, it’s hard for someone to talk about civilization. What is happening here, in Foucault’s logic is simply a shift in the instrument. It is this instrument that the “power holder” uses to impose his logic. Whatever it is, including social change. (SK)