post modernism key people

Question 1

post modernism key ideas

Answer 1

• society is changing so rapidly and constantly that it is marked by chaos, uncertainty and risk
• there is no one truth so they reject other theories that impose a meta-narrative view
• there are many truths not one universal truth

Question 2

Giddens

Answer 2

• despite large changes in society, we may only be in a latemodern society rather than post-modern
• reflexivity is important, meaning that we should reflect and question knowledge rather than just accept it

Question 3

Beck

Answer 3

• argues that postmodern society brings greater choice
• postmodern society is a risk society with high levels of uncertainty and anxiety eg family innstability

Question 4

what does Lyotard say about metanarratives?

Answer 4

• there are no longer any metanarratives that make any sense

Question 5

what does Lyotard say about scientific research in post-modern society?

Answer 5

• scientific research is no longer done to uncover knowledge that makes the world a better place
• instead, research is done to empower those with the money who fund it
• this could explain why we have nuclear weapons but no cure for cancer

Question 6

Baudrillard

Answer 6

• society is no longer based on the production of material goods but on buying and selling knowledge in the form of images and signs