Correct option is D
J.F. Lyotard is associated with the concepts of "Language Game," "A Report on Knowledge," and "Communicational Transparency." Lyotard was a French postmodern philosopher best known for his work "The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge," in which he critiques grand narratives and discusses the idea of language games, influenced by Ludwig Wittgenstein. His work focuses on how knowledge is structured and how it functions within society.
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· Lyotard's "Language Game" refers to the idea that different discourses have their own rules and meanings.
· "A Report on Knowledge" critiques the legitimacy of knowledge in postmodern societies.
· His work challenges the notion of universal truths or metanarratives.
· Lyotard’s postmodernism emphasizes pluralism and diversity in knowledge production.
· He argues that knowledge is constructed and legitimized through various forms of discourse.
· Lyotard's ideas have influenced various fields like sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies.
Additional Information:
· Communicative Rationality: Concept by Jürgen Habermas, not Lyotard.
· Communicational Transparency: Related to information openness but not a primary concept of Lyotard.
· Language Game: Emphasizes the localized nature of discourse and meaning.
· A Report on Knowledge: Questions the role and authority of scientific knowledge in society.