The ppl who confuse postmodernism with Marxism least are those on the economic left. Those who confuse it most are on economic right. 1/2https://twitter.com/andrewgripp/status/884105162251526145 …
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Replying to @HPluckrose
It can be hard for latter to see a difference between an unworkable plan (Marxism) & a philosophical commitment to irrationalism (PoMo) 2/2
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Also there is the revolutionary ethos of both & the stated opposition to capitalism which don't go down well with conservatives.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I don't focus very much on the influence of Marxism on PoMo coz I think it's superficial & the mentality is dominated by the constructivism.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
But can you ignore the fact that in both academics and politics they go hand in hand? I'm well read in pomo and it is essentially Marxism
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Replying to @FukuzawaSensei @HPluckrose
It has just evolved and has a classy, intellectual face. The basic use is hard to separate from the technical differences.
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Replying to @FukuzawaSensei
No, it's not. I've tweeted much on this in last hour. Please see timeline.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
K reread it. My question is then, how many leftist non academics do you think can make the econ vs irrational social structure outlined?
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Not enough room...can make the separation between the two types of thinking/argumentation.
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Very few. No-one wants to trawl through the theoretical nonsense. That's why I broke it down here.https://areomagazine.com/2017/03/27/how-french-intellectuals-ruined-the-west-postmodernism-and-its-impact-explained/ …
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