From: "Warren Kent Topp" <soothsay-AT-iafrica.com>
Subject: Re: after PMC
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 20:15:45 +0200


Hi

Warren here in Cape Town

i have been the reading the PMC postings with interest
but am wrapped up in final thesis prep - so have not contributed

i agree with MC to shy away from 'the differend' will risk missing
the essence of JFL's philosophy


>I hope others on our list feel as I do that our discussion of PMC has been
>invigorating and enlightening. Just a reminder that we are progressing
>through the text with a schedule in mind (This can be viewed at:
>http://www.geocities.com/athens/forum/8540/lyotard.html).
>
>It is time to start thinking about how our discussions may be structured
>once our discussion of PMC is complete. Discussions of this sort of another
>Lyotard book has been mentioned. Those books that have been brought to my
>attention that  are of interest includele:
>
> The Differend
> The Lybidinal Economy
> The Inhuman
>
>If any L-listers have other ideas to focus our discussion, please share
>them. It has been mentioned that "The Differend" is more complex in nature,
>and we may want to save this for another time.  I, personally, dont think
>we should shy away from it because it is complex. "The Inhuman" might be a
>good choice as it will allow us to consider a variety of topics.
>
>Let's share those opinions so we can move on to further quality discussion
>after the New Year.
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