A Political Theory of Post-Truth
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory, Social Science
| Author: | Ignas Kalpokas | ISBN: | 9783319977133 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | August 10, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ignas Kalpokas |
| ISBN: | 9783319977133 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | August 10, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
