Circulation Quote by Michel Foucault

“'Truth' is to be understood as a system of ordered procedures for the production, regulation, distribution, circulation and operation of statements. 'Truth' is linked in a circular relation with systems of power which produce and sustain it, and to effects of power which it induces and which extend it. A 'regime' of truth.”

Michel Foucault

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Circulation Distribution Effects Knowledge and power Linked Operations Procedures Produce Productions Regimes Regulation Relation Statements Truth is Understood

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