

Poststructuralism and the End of Modernity (What's Wrong with the Modern World 3)
Aug 19, 2024
This discussion dives into the end of modernity, emphasizing the shift toward postmodernity. It examines how language shapes reality and critiques traditional authorship. The role of binary oppositions in social hierarchies and oppression is explored, with pop culture references highlighting their impact. Insights from Derrida and Foucault challenge notions of identity and inherent meaning. The podcast also tackles bio power, modern identity crises, and the evolution of pietism, revealing complexities in faith and social dynamics.
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Intro
00:00 • 8min
Evolving Ideologies and the Language of Reality
07:51 • 18min
Examining Binary Oppositions and Their Role in Oppression
25:25 • 3min
Exploring Language and Identity through Derrida and Foucault
27:58 • 5min
Bio Power and Modernity's Moral Crisis
33:28 • 8min
Power, Pietism, and Poststructuralism
41:24 • 8min