Explaining Postmodernism

This book takes a provocative look at postmodernism and its roots, from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Michel Foucault. The author explores why postmodernism has become so influential in the late 20th century, and why it holds such sway in the humanities but not in the sciences. He also delves into how the political Left has shifted towards anti-reason and cynicism. With a polemical edge, this intellectual history offers fresh insights into debates surrounding political correctness, multiculturalism, and the future of liberal democracy. This expanded edition includes extra essays on free speech and the uglification of modern art.