Postmodernism

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Across
  1. 3. — An overarching story that claims to explain society as a whole.
  2. 5. — Theorist of simulacra, hyperreality and consumer sign-value.
  3. 7. — Baudrillard’s “copies without originals”; signs that refer to other signs.
  4. 9. — Using multiple methods/sources to corroborate a finding.
  5. 11. — When representations feel more real than reality itself.
Down
  1. 1. — Theory of social order and value consensus; criticised for ignoring fragmentation.
  2. 2. — Era of fluid identities and media saturation; sceptical of grand theories.
  3. 3. — Industrialisation, strong institutions, and faith in science and progress.
  4. 4. MODERNITY — Intensified modernity of risk, reflexivity and globalisation.
  5. 6. GAMES — Wittgenstein’s idea that meaning depends on use within forms of life.
  6. 8. — Philosopher of “incredulity toward metanarratives.”
  7. 10. — Class-centred grand narrative of capitalism; accused of reductionism.