Michel Foucault

1926 — 1984

French philosopher, historian, sociologist, one of the leading representatives of postmodernism.

"Knowledge is power."

"History is not linear; it consists of multiple discourses."

"Man is not an object but a subject, constantly producing himself."

"Our reality is the result of power that we do not recognize."

"Every society is built on power relations and systems of control."

"We are not free because we are always under surveillance."

"Power is always present within and through us."

"History is a struggle for the recognition of truth."

"There is never a single perspective on truth; there are always multiple competing discourses."

"Our freedom lies in the ability to recognize power and resist it."