Rev Left Radio Post-Structuralism, Postmodernism, and... Metamodernism?
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Nov 16, 2018 Austin Hayden Smidt, a political philosopher and creative powerhouse, dives into the intriguing realms of post-structuralism, postmodernism, and metamodernism. He discusses how these philosophies intersect with leftist thought and critiques capitalism. The conversation touches on liberation theology, the emotional challenges of late capitalism, and the resurgence of sincerity in art. Smidt also explores the nuances of post-left anarchism and the role of social media in shaping our identities, urging for a synthesis that can drive effective social change.
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Austin's Postmodernism Introduction
- Austin first encountered postmodernism through the evangelical Emerging Church movement embracing deconstruction.
- He read Lyotard to demystify the misconceptions about postmodernism spread by his religious environment.
Structuralism's Core Idea
- Structuralism argues that subjects are products of larger, independent systems of meaning.
- Meaning is relational, not intrinsic to signs or words themselves.
Power: Marxism vs Post-Structuralism
- Marxism sees power as centralized and zero-sum, while post-structuralism views power as diffuse and everywhere.
- This foundational difference creates intrinsic contradictions between Marxism and post-structuralism.