Body and Story: The Ethics and Practice of Theoretical Conflict

Richard Terdiman's Body and Story examines the conflict between Enlightenment and Postmodern theories of language and materiality. The book analyzes how these contrasting paradigms frame the relationship between language, representation, and the physical world. Terdiman uses Diderot's La Religieuse as a case study to illustrate the inherent tensions between fictional narratives and the resistant reality of bodies. He argues that neither paradigm fully captures the complex interplay between language and material existence. Ultimately, the author advocates for a more nuanced approach that acknowledges the limitations of any single theoretical model and embraces the value of diverse perspectives. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Story-Practice-Theoretical-Conflict/dp/0801885434?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=ecd270fe91e641854da1cf6b678c1fd9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/