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What primary perspective does Fredric Jameson address in relation to Postmodernism?
Which of the following best defines Postmodernism according to Tim Woods?
How does Postmodernism characterize self, truth, and vision?
What does Tim Woods argue regarding reason in Postmodernism?
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According to the content, what aspect sets Postmodernism apart from modernism?
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What does the aesthetic self-reflexivity in Postmodernism suggest?
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Which term best describes the variety present in Postmodernism?
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What is the primary objective of the unit discussed?
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What is Barthes' critique of New Criticism?
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What does the Latin word 'individuus' signify in the context of individuality?
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What term does Barthes use to refer to modern texts in contrast to traditional authorship?
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What is one of Fredric Jameson's primary areas of focus in his theories?
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According to Barthes, how is writing conceptualized in modern texts?
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Fredric Jameson associates postmodernism with which socioeconomic context?
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What does Barthes suggest about the relationship between the author and the text?
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How does Barthes view the author's role in the creation of a text?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary theme of Jameson's works?
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Which work is attributed to Fredric Jameson regarding postmodernism?
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What aspect of surrealism does Barthes appreciate?
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How does Jameson characterize postmodern art in his essay on the politics of theory?
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What does Barthes mean by every text being 'eternally written here and now'?
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What intellectual tradition does Fredric Jameson mainly align with?
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What is the significance of 'performative' in Barthes' argument about writing?
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In what year was Jameson's influential essay 'The Politics of Theory' first published?
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What does Baudrillard suggest about everyday experiences in a hyper-real world?
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What does Baudrillard mean by stating that life is now spectralised?
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According to Baudrillard, what role do media play in perception?
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In Baudrillard's view, what signifies the 'death of the real'?
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What is the significance of Baudrillard’s theory of simulation in contemporary society?
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How does Baudrillard differentiate simulation from simulacra?
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What does Baudrillard imply about the nature of the medium in the current societal context?
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Which term does Baudrillard use to describe the state of reality in the age of media proliferation?
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What does deconstruction challenge in the context of feminism?
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How does Reader-Response criticism view the role of the reader?
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Which of the following best defines 'Commodity consumption' in philosophical discussions?
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What is a key feature of Reader-Response criticism according to Wolfgang Iser?
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What does Spivak's feminist deconstruction primarily focus on?
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Which perspective does Stanley Fish represent in Reader-Response criticism?
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What does the concept of 'Womb-envy' typically refer to?
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How do phenomenological theories contribute to Reader-Response criticism?
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Study Notes
Barthes and New Criticism
- Barthes critiques New Criticism for its analytical and objective approach, asserting it inadequately removes the author from the text.
- Claims the author inherently influences the text, likening this relationship to that of a father to a child, emphasizing the author's pre-existence to the work.
- Represents writing as a performative act rather than a mere recording or depiction of reality, akin to linguistic acts like “I declare” or “I sing.”
- Proposes the concept of the "scriptor," an author who emerges simultaneously with the text and does not exist prior to it.
Language and Writing
- Argues that the act of writing is a linguistic process where the author is merely an instance of writing, disengaging cause-effect relations between author and text.
- Writing embodies the current moment and context, denying the existence of a transcendent authorial identity.
Baudrillard’s Philosophy
- Baudrillard theorizes that all human experiences are mediated through simulacra, resulting in a hyper-real world where reality intertwines with media.
- Asserts that the boundaries of media have dissolved, leading to experiences that are never unmediated; life and media become one.
- Prophesizes an anxiety over the death of the real due to the saturation of empty signs and the proliferation of copies in contemporary society.
Postmodernism Overview
- Postmodernism is characterized by plurality and fragmentation in art forms, rejecting the notion of a unified rational self.
- Reflects aesthetic self-reflexivity, where artworks comment on their own construction and nature, evident in various disciplines including literature and visual arts.
Fredric Jameson's Contributions
- Jameson is recognized for his Marxist critique of postmodernism and its relation to the socioeconomic context of late capitalism.
- He explores postmodernism as a facet of consumer society, suggesting it embodies the ideology of multinational capitalism.
- Emphasizes the paradoxes within postmodern art and its valuations by diverse ideological critics.
Reader-Response Criticism
- Reader-response criticism promotes the idea that the reader actively produces meaning rather than passively consuming it.
- Highlights the complexity in tracing reader responses due to memory and expectation dynamics, calling it a fluid process.
- Encompasses theories ranging from phenomenological approaches by Iser to Stanley Fish's relativistic views, emphasizing the interplay between text and reader interpretation.
Key Terms
- Simulation: The imitation of situations or processes.
- Simulacra: Copies or representations that do not have an original or real counterpart.
- Hyper-reality: The condition where the distinction between reality and simulation blurs, leading to an enhanced or exaggerated state of existence.
- Reader-Response Criticism: Examines how readers interact with and shape meanings of texts.
- Deconstruction: A critical approach that seeks to understand the relationship between text and meaning by breaking down traditional structures and interpretations.
- Late Capitalism: A term describing the contemporary phase of capitalism marked by consumer culture and global economic practices.
Progress Check
- Evaluate understanding of concepts such as simulation, simulacra, and the essence of postmodernism as explored by key theorists.
- Expand knowledge on feminist theory through critical approaches presented in texts by Spivak and others.
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Description
This quiz explores Roland Barthes' critique of New Criticism, focusing on his perspectives on authorial intent and the text's significance. It also examines Barthes' views on surrealism and its impact on language. Test your understanding of these critical theories and their implications in literary studies.