Jean-François Lyotard

Ostensibly the body is the most holistic reflection of oneself, it is raw, conspicuous and present. Thus, anthropologists who arguably have the most holistic approach to social science, inevitably have incorporated the body into their study. However, the subject of the body has become ambivalent to anthropologists; irresolution arises from the body’s ubiquitousness but dynamic nature. When a subject has infinite complexities while being one of the best exhibits for how societies differ, change and

postmodern theories of intertexuality, hyperreality, and metanarratives. Before delving into The Simpsons, some major theoretical aspects of postmodernism in aesthetic production are outlined. Three of the most prominent theorists of postmodernism – Lyotard, Baudrillard and Jameson – are introduced, as well as their theories which will be brought into consideration in the following chapters. The objective

In the same manner in which one looks to structuralism to identify the main ideas of post structuralism, one must look to modernism to understand postmodernism. Modernism in literature reflected the same rejection of fundamental elements as musical, visual art, and architectural styles. More specifically, “traditional realism” in literature was abandoned” in favour of experimental forms of various kinds.” (Barry 79) Modernism enjoyed its highest point of popularity between 1910-1930, especially reflected

The Marxism theory views society as being in conflict between the ruling classes and working classes which is entirely beneficial for the ruling classes. The Marxism theory of social class will be outlined and then compared and contrasted with the Postmodernism and Functionalism theories on social class. The Marxist perspective views society as capitalist based and with two classes: The bourgeoisie who are the ruling class that have power of influence and own and control the land, means of production

CHAPTER 1 The concept of ‘Postmodernism’- A Theoretical Approach It is a cliché by now to say that we live in a postmodern world, and it is true that the word ’postmodern’ has become one of the most used, and abused, words in the language. Still, it is striking that not many people can say with assurance what this term actually means and involves. Some theorists suggest that ‘postmodernism’ refers to a mood or an attitude of mind, others define it as a literary, cultural, or

• Middle Ages o The Middle Ages, also known as the Medieval Period, lasted from the 5th century to the 15th. The Middle Ages began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is divided into three different groups: early, high and late middle ages. In the Early Middle Ages, around the 5th century, emperors were often controlled by military. Between the 5th and 8th centuries, new peoples and individuals filled the politics that

past experiences as they mould us and we find it hard to move on from it. This creates suspense and disbelief within an audience, very similar to the lives lived in a post 9/11 world. The narrative becomes a ‘metanarrative’ first coined by Jean-François Lyotard, a postmodernist philosopher, the theory explores real life narratives within a narrative. This shapes meaning as it restores a progression from modernity that is feared and celebrated. Following this, it models a reality which is untrue as

The Visceral Politics of V For Vendetta: On Political Affect in cinema. By Brian L. Ott* pages 39-54 Abstract This essay concerns the role of political affect in cinema. As a case study, I analyze the 2006 film V for Vendetta as cinematic rhetoric. Adopting a multi-modal approach that focuses on the interplay of discourse, figure, and ground, I contend that the film mobilizes viewers at a visceral level to reject a politics of apathy in favor of a politics of democratic struggle. Based on the

subtle and natural manner which is through sharing and repetition of the dominant ideology. As the language of the dominant is superimposed, their behaviour and ideologies are legitimized and made the norm through general acceptance and legislations (Lyotard). The truth of the grand narratives are exposed in Harriet Jacobs Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Fredrick Douglass’ The Narrative of the Life of Fredrick

Evaluate postmodernist explanations of the role and functions of religion in contemporary society. Postmodernist religion can be defined as any type of religion that is influenced, interpreted or shaped by postmodernism and postmodern philosophies. Postmodern religion is not an attempt to banish religion from society; rather, it is a philosophical approach to religion that considers orthodox assumptions that may reflect power differences in society rather than universal truths. A postmodern interpretation