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Metamodern Meaning

67. Critiquing Metamodernism (w/ James Cussen)

Jan 3, 2025
02:14:10

James Cussen of @TheLivingPhilosophy joins me to discuss his probing 6-part critique of what "metamodernism" really is. We go deep into the strands of metamodern theory and discourse to debate the relative merits and demerits of various approaches to the topic. Along the way, we both explore various ways to clarify and nuance topics and ideas core to various metamodern projects.

0:00 Introduction (and Name Change)

3:29 Pulling the Thread

8:23 Trend, Period, Episteme, Logic?

26:35 The Problems of Stage Theories

56:37 Who's Afraid of 'Postmodernism'?

1:14:37 What the Hell is 'Modernity'?

1:36:24 Culture and Complexity

1:59:25 Telling the Story of our Stories

You can read James's critique here: https://www.thelivingphilosophy.com/p/metamodernism-critique-introduction



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