In his seminal work 'The Postmodern Condition,' Jean-François Lyotard defined postmodernism as 'incredulity toward ______.'
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Correct answer: Metanarratives
Lyotard argued that postmodernity is characterized by a rejection of 'grand narratives' or universal truths that explain history and society. Instead, postmodernism favors 'petit récits' or localized, fragmented knowledge.
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