by Jean-François Lyotard · GEDISA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788474322668
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In 'The Postmodern Condition (Explained to Children)', Jean-François Lyotard explores the transformation of art, literature, the theory of history, and philosophy as manifestations of a new sensibility and mentality. Through ten animated and informal reflections aimed at a child audience, Lyotard unravels complex concepts, inviting readers to reflect on the fragmentation and dissolution of our traditional worldview. This book offers an accessible and stimulating introduction to postmodern thought, challenging conventional ideas and fostering a deeper understanding of contemporary society.
Jean-François Lyotard was a French philosopher, sociologist, and literary theorist. His interdisciplinary discourse spans such topics as epistemology and communication, the human body, modern art and postmodern art, literature and critical theory, music, film, time and memory, space, the city and landscape, the sublime, and the relation between aesthetics and politics. He is best known for his articulation of postmodernism after the late 1970s and the analysis of the impact of postmodernity on the human condition. Lyotard was a key personality in contemporary continental philosophy and authored 26 books and many articles. He was a director of the International College of Philosophy founded by Jacques Derrida, François Châtelet, Jean-Pierre Faye, and Dominique Lecourt.
