Postmodernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism
"Postmodernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism" is a seminal work by cultural critic Fredric Jameson that explores the relationship between postmodern culture and the economic conditions of late capitalism. Jameson argues that postmodernism reflects a shift in cultural production, characterized by pastiche, fragmentation, and a focus on surface over depth, which mirrors the commodification of culture in a capitalist society.
The text examines how late capitalism influences art, architecture, and media, leading to a blurring of boundaries between high and low culture. Jameson suggests that this cultural logic results in a loss of historical depth and a sense of disorientation, as individuals navigate a world dominated by consumerism and superficiality.