Age Quote by Jean-Francois Lyotard
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Postmodern Condition, 1979
Proposes that knowledge structures shift as societies become post‑industrial and post‑modern.
In simple terms: Knowledge changes with societal evolution.
Key Takeaway
Adapt thinking to new cultural contexts.
Themes
philosophy
knowledge
societal change
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
academic
theoretical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- policy making
- media analysis
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
postmodernism
epistemology
industrialization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does post‑industrial change affect your field?
- What challenges arise when old knowledge frameworks become obsolete?
A Different Perspective
Transition periods can cause uncertainty and conflict.
