What inspired Foucault to explore the relationship between words and things in this way?
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The Order of Things

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What inspired Foucault to explore the relationship between words and things in this way?
Did anyone else find the shift between different historical periods in the book confusing or enlightening?
How do readers interpret Foucault's approach to challenging established scientific and philosophical ideas?