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Lyotard's The Postmodern Condition
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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- Language games in science involve observability, verification, and consensus within the scientific community.
- Interrogating and challenging existing language games promotes progress and creativity.
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The Role of Language Games in Science
Language games play a crucial role in the discourse of science. Scientists make new moves by providing proof and argumentation within the language game of science. The rules of the game are based on observability, verification, and repeatability. The game requires consensus among the scientific community, with new scientists being trained in the language game through pedagogy and didactics.
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