Institutions Quote by Michel Foucault
“Justice must always question itself, just as society can exist only by means of the work it does on itself and on its institutions.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 1975, Power and Knowledge, University of Paris
Institutions must self‑examine; justice requires internal critique.
In simple terms: Justice needs self‑questioning.
Key Takeaway
Encourage institutional self‑review.
Themes
justice
self‑critique
institutional theory
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate governance
- legal systems
Key Concepts
power dynamics
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure genuine self‑scrutiny?
- How does power affect justice?
A Different Perspective
Self‑examination can be suppressed by power structures.
