Exploring Postmodern Theories

False (B)

Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari

<p>auto theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhizome = A non-hierarchical conceptual framework Schizoanalysis = An approach to analyzing subconscious desire Becoming = The process of change in identity Queer = A question regarding norms and identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A range of sources and common knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Staying on land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interconnectedness of identities and perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CROWDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gustave Le Bon = Crowd psychology and the power of the masses Keiji Nishitani = Self-overcoming of nihilism Karl Marx = Critique of Hegel's philosophy Stanley J. Grenz = Postmodernism and its principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being multiple and lacking clear boundaries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Our Self</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A machine (B), A tool (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>disappearances</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contagion = Spreading without boundaries Sea monsters = Representing the unknown Cyborgs = Blending of self and technology Apocalypse = A shadow over life experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engage in trickster behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disruption of societal norms about gender.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fish in water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>bigotry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cyborg, monster, glitch, salamander, body without organs, ubermensch, butterfly, becoming-woman, schizo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The machine starts to fail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan Stryker = Performing Transgender Rage Simone de Beauvoir = The Second Sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cyborg = A merging of human and machine Trickster = A figure that crosses boundaries Rhizome = A multiplicity of connections Ubermensch = A higher ideal of human existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identities are complex constructs that do not represent a single, unified essence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Noise and pollution in identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It challenges perceptions and encourages questioning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author refers to transforming oneself and altering perceptions continually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>intrinsically, extrinsically</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nihilism = A rejection of religious and moral principles Queerness = Challenging traditional gender and sexuality norms Trickster = A figure representing change and transformation Stagnation = The state of being inactive or stuck</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stagnation in production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are temporal and prevent ideas from being static.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A group of people sharing common interests and communication styles.

A mode of writing that challenges conventional norms and seeks to question established power structures.

A literary and philosophical approach that explores the fluidity of identity and the breakdown of traditional boundaries.

A concept in Deleuze and Guattari's work that emphasizes the interconnectedness of ideas and experiences, rejecting linear and hierarchical structures.

An analytical method that explores the ways in which individuals and societies are shaped by power structures and social forces.

The process of becoming something else, of transforming and evolving.

The use of multiple voices and perspectives in a text, creating a complex and layered narrative.

The act of questioning the validity and power of established norms and boundaries.

The idea that the loss of belief in universal truth creates a situation where all interpretations of reality are equally valid, with no definitive way to choose between them.

The claim that religion continues to exist despite the rise of science because it offers meaning, while science provides only the truth of 'no truth,' making people choose meaning over despair.

The idea that the abandonment of an old belief system, like moving from land to sea, requires a drastic change and adaptation to new circumstances.

The phenomenon where the power of the crowd is the only force that seems to be increasing in importance, especially during times of social change.

Replacing the belief in a guiding force like God with consumerism and distractions, leading to a focus on superficial things and escaping reality.

The idea that we have the ability to create new meaning and make changes for ourselves, instead of being controlled by external forces.

The state of delaying facing difficult truths and creating distractions to avoid confronting them.

The claim that we are responsible for our own predicament, trapped by societal pressures and the influence of the masses.

The idea that gender is a construct and that people are often forced to fit into rigid, predetermined categories that don't reflect their true selves.

The act of challenging societal norms and expectations associated with gender and identity.

The idea that people are constantly being categorized and judged based on their perceived gender, leading to feelings of alienation and pressure to conform.

The concept that there is no single, essential definition of what it means to be a woman, and that societal expectations are often imposed on individuals who identify as women.

The idea that societal expectations of womanhood are often arbitrary and contradicted by real-life experiences of women.

The belief that gender, race, and class are social constructs that have been created through history and social practices.

The idea that the categories of gender, race, and class are fluid and change over time, making it difficult to rely on essential

The idea that the notion of being

A way of existing without clear boundaries, constantly shifting and changing.

The spread of ideas, concepts, or behaviours through contact and interaction.

The constant blurring and shifting boundaries between categories, challenging fixed ideas of identity and classification.

Think of it as breaking down the usual boxes we put things in, like right/wrong, male/female, or even nature/culture.

The merging of biological and technological elements, creating a new kind of being. It often challenges traditional ideas of what it means to be human.

A state of being without clear boundaries or defined identity. It challenges traditional notions of individuality and self.

The idea that all existing ideas are equally invalid, allowing for the creation of new meaning without limitations.

Actively challenging the assumptions people have about you, prompting them to question their own beliefs and understanding.

The artist's deliberate act of transforming themselves, not just for a brief moment, but as a constant and profound change.

The artist's aim to change both themselves and others through this process of becoming different.

The discomfort people experience when confronted with ideas that challenge their established beliefs and identity, leading to a sense of instability.

The artist's belief that confronting societal norms and assumptions can lead to a more meaningful and authentic existence, even if it creates discomfort.

Avoiding embracing change and new perspectives, staying stuck in the familiar rather than progressing to a truer self.

The artist's desire to be elusive, difficult to define and analyze, actively challenging viewers to engage with their work on a deeper level.