Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:05:57 -0500
From: Ed Atkeson <edatkeson-AT-earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: The Widening Gyre


Mike&Cheri:
>>> Also, what value does the metanarrative hold? Obviously it hold the power of terror, but it also holds other qualities (acceptance of difference?, tolerance, global homogeniety toward a positive outcome?). Arguments pro and anti are welcome.
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The discussion seems to be naturally dividing into two tracks: 
    1. What is Lyotard saying in TPC, 1979?
    2. How do these ideas apply to our lives, does TPC make sense, do
Lyotard's ideas hold up, etc. 
    It helps me to keep this in mind, thought I'd mention it. 
Ed Atkeson