Michel Foucault's "The Archaeology of Knowledge" examines the historical conditions and rules that govern the formation of discourse within various fields of knowledge. It explores how statements and concepts emerge, transform, and disappear over time, emphasizing the discontinuities and shifts in epistemic frameworks rather than linear progressions of understanding. The work aims to develop a methodology for analyzing these discursive formations without resorting to traditional notions of authorship, unified subjects, or overarching historical narratives.