

Lyotard's The Postmodern Condition
6 snips Nov 19, 2023
In this podcast, Coop and Taylor discuss Jean Francois Lyotard's 'The Postmodern Condition' and explore topics such as meta-narratives, language games, science, and the downfall of grand narratives. They touch on the shift from modernity to postmodernity, the role of doubt and uncertainty in science, and the desires and limits of knowledge. The podcast also delves into the concept of language games, the implications of imposing a grand meta-narrative, and the role of narratives in legitimating scientific knowledge.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Postmodern Condition: Incredulity Towards Grand Narratives and the Role of Science
02:12 • 10min
Exploring Leotard's Diagnosis and Understanding of the Downfall of the Grand Narrative
12:00 • 2min
Encountering 'The Postmodern Condition'
14:01 • 29min
Exploring Language Games, Terror, and the Concept of Postmodernism
43:12 • 4min
The Role of Doubt and Uncertainty in Science
47:27 • 19min
Language Games, Invention, and Narratives
01:06:10 • 10min
Desires, Limits, and Knowledge in Science
01:16:21 • 21min