A Political Theory of Post-Truth

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Gebonden, blz. | Engels
Springer International Publishing | e druk, 2018
ISBN13: 9783319977126
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This book combines political theory with media and communications studies in order to formulate a theory of post-truth, concentrating on the latter’s preconditions, context, and functions in today’s societies. Contrary to the prevalent view of post-truth as primarily manipulative, it is argued that post-truth is, instead, a collusion in which audiences willingly engage with aspirational narratives co-created with the communicators. Meanwhile, the broader meta-framework for post-truth is provided by mediatisation—increasing subjection of a variety of social spheres to media logic and the primacy of media in everyday human activities. Ultimately, post-truth is governed by collective efforts to maximise the pleasure of encountering the world and attempts to set hegemonic benchmarks for such pleasure.

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ISBN13:9783319977126
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing

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1. Introduction.- 2. Post-Truth: The Condition of Our Times.- 3. Enabling Post-truth: Mediatisation and Affect.- 4. Making the Theory Political.- 5. Conclusion: For unto Us Post-Truth Is Born.

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