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Regimes of Truth

Definition:
Concepts introduced by Michel Foucault to describe the mechanisms and institutions that produce and sustain particular truths within a society.

Key Attributes:

  • Institutional Mechanisms: Systems that validate and disseminate truths
  • Power Dynamics: Truths are shaped by those in power
  • Cultural Influence: Truths reflect and reinforce cultural norms

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