The creation and development of new knowledge is an important indicator that society is progressing towards social development. However, Foucault observed how society ceased to produce 'new knowledge' as it moved towards 20th century. The emergence of "-isms" are based on extant philosophies and knowledge; therefore, they are just products of these knowledge, rendering them not original, new, and influential to induce to social development.
Though individualism is a belief that had existed and was discussed upon for many years, it was noticeable that people have yet to actually believe and practice this philosophy. Putting into practice individualism can have remarkable results to the progression of social development. Eradicating the concept...
The philosopher asserted that changing the perception that knowledge should have "congruence, love, unity, and pacification" and that it is inherently 'hateful and hostile' would help humanity redefine and change their understanding of power. If only society would recognize knowledge creation as a hostile and hateful process, then people would become desensitized to these characteristics of knowledge. Desensitization to these characteristics also leads to the cultivation of an individualist attitude towards knowledge creation and acquisition, making people pursue their self-interests and not resort to noticing power plays, dominance, and control -- that is, who have or do not have power.
