Famous quote by Michel Foucault

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"Justice must always question itself, just as society can exist only by means of the work it does on itself and on its institutions"

- Michel Foucault

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This quote by Michel Foucault speaks to the significance of self-reflection and self-improvement. He suggests that justice must constantly be open to questioning and re-evaluation, as it is the only method to make sure that it is reasonable and just. Likewise, society should also be willing to examine and improve its institutions in order to guarantee that it is working correctly. This quote highlights the importance of self-reflection and self-improvement in order to ensure that justice and society are operating in the very best method possible. It is a tip that we should always want to concern and re-evaluate our beliefs and institutions in order to ensure that they are fair and simply.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Michel Foucault between October 15, 1926 and June 26, 1984. He/she was a famous Historian from France. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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