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@article{204458,
        author = {Bhasake Siddharam Laxman},
        title = {KNOWLEDGE AND KNOWLEDGE THEORIES OF MICHEL FOUCAULT: A CRITICAL STUDY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2193-2197},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204458},
        abstract = {The concept of knowledge has remained a central concern in philosophy from ancient times to the present. Traditional epistemology primarily focused on the nature, sources, and justification of knowledge. However, the twentieth century witnessed a radical transformation in the understanding of knowledge through the works of the French philosopher Michel Foucault (1926–1984). Foucault challenged conventional theories of knowledge by arguing that knowledge is not merely a reflection of reality but is deeply intertwined with power relations, social institutions, and historical discourses. His concepts of discourse, archaeology, genealogy, and power-knowledge revolutionized contemporary social theory, philosophy, and cultural studies. This paper examines Foucault's theory of knowledge, its philosophical foundations, major concepts, methodological approaches, and its significance in modern intellectual thought. The study also critically evaluates the strengths and limitations of Foucault's epistemological framework.},
        keywords = {Knowledge, Epistemology, Michel Foucault, Power-Knowledge, Discourse, Archaeology, Genealogy, Truth.},
        month = {June},
        }