Post-Modernity and Globalisation Flashcards
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What is Lyotard’s main viewpoint? (LG)
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Language games - Knowledge is just a series of different language games, he believes post-modernity gives a voice to minorities like ethnic groups and women so that they are heard.
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What is Baudrilliards main viewpoint? (S)
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Simulacra - Knowledge is central in modern day society, society is no longer based around goods but instead your Knowledge of buying and selling them.
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What is Beck’s main viewpoint? (RS)
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Risk Society - The dangers to society are manufactured risks resulting from human activities such as global warming and pollution.
