Liberalism does not preclude an organisation of the flow of money in which some channels are used in decision making while others are only good for the payment of debts. Jean-Francois Lyotard channeldebtdecision Change image and share on social
What is new in all of this is that the old poles of attraction represented by nation-states, parties, professions, institutions, and historical traditions are losing their attraction. Jean-Francois Lyotard attractionhistoricalinstitution Change image and share on social
One can decide that the principal role of knowledge is as an indispensable element in the functioning of society, and act in accordance with that decision, only if one has already decided that society is a giant machine. Jean-Francois Lyotard accordanceactdecide share on social
Our working hypothesis is that the status of knowledge is altered as societies enter what is known as the postindustrial age and cultures enter what is known as the postmodern age. Jean-Francois Lyotard agealterculture Change image and share on social
What is required of a working hypothesis is a fine capacity for discrimination. Jean-Francois Lyotard capacitydiscriminationfine Change image and share on social
On the other hand, in a society whose communication component is becoming more prominent day by day, both as a reality and as an issue, it is clear that language assumes a new importance. Jean-Francois Lyotard assumeclearcommunication Change image and share on social
