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.

Justice must always question itself, just as society can exi

Summary

This quote suggests that justice should engage in constant self-reflection and scrutiny. Justice cannot be stagnant or fixed, but rather needs to be in a state of continuous evaluation and improvement. Similarly, society can only function and progress when it actively works on bettering itself and its institutions. Both justice and society require an ongoing effort of critical analysis and adaptation for meaningful growth and development to occur.

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By Michel Foucault

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