Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 18:56:50 -0600
Subject:  postmodernism


Rahul said to Leo:
The fact that you "chose to take it seriously and engage it" is,
however, a problem, because such efforts lend credence to a great
deal of shoddy, intellectually dishonest, superficial, and
irresponsible work. Many of the brightest stars in the postmodern
firmament are getting by on crap that is worse than the stuff their
undergraduates write for them. Examples to come.
***

But Rahul, crap is generally quite common.  I am interested in taking
it seriously enough to try to figure out what they think they are
doing, and finding out if there is anything there that _is_ good or
useful, or that I can learn from.  

Partly, I want to know enough to be able to sort out the crap.  I've
had a couple of digestible doses of some not-bad stuff from a couple
of instructors, so I think it may not be entirely bankrupt.

I'm sure I'll enjoy some ripping critiques, but I'm also interested
in any useful appropriations.  I hope that doesn't mean I'm endorsing
the whole field.

Regards,
Lisa



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