The Postmodern Condition by Jean-François Lyotard
A Report on Knowledge
The book explores the impact of postmodernism on knowledge and society, arguing that the grand narratives and universal truths of modernity have been replaced by a focus on smaller, localized narratives and skepticism towards overarching ideologies. It examines how this shift affects the legitimacy of knowledge, emphasizing the role of language games and the fragmentation of meaning in contemporary culture. The work delves into the implications of this transition for science, technology, and the arts, highlighting the increasing importance of performativity and the commodification of knowledge in a postmodern world.
- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 110-150
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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