Agreed. That's why I refer to it as the 'Postmodern Critique'. To me it is just a useful tool in certain circumstances, one that remains useful even to those of us who would not identify with the overall project as such.
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Replying to @ponponpontifex @GodDoesnt
I'm willing to accept that. I'm mainly speaking about it because I think there are a lot of problematic interpretations (on all sides) that are threatening to throw out the baby with the bathwater.
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Replying to @alangnixon @GodDoesnt
I wonder if postmodernists were more balanced politically if those on the center/right would be as concerned with such a small group of people.
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Replying to @MatthewFacciani @GodDoesnt
Probably not. I also don't think that most people realise how small the group of 'pure postmodernists' (for want of a better term) actually is. I don't know anyone on my faculty that only uses postmodern ideas. They are generally used as part of a suite, at appropriate moments.
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I also don't know if it is possible for these ideas to attract more right leaning people, since the ideas generally undermine traditions (for the sake of tradition), which are an inherent part of conservative views. Although arguably some neo-liberalism comes close.
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Agreed. That’s why I feel uncomfortable when people call for the defunding of (tiny) academic programs on Twitter. There is still utility in these programs despite their flaws. They are not as dangerous as conservative media wants you to believe.
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