Hyperreal Hyperreal is a term popularized by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard to describe a state where representations or simulations of reality become more real than reality itself. In such a condition, people engage more with images, media, or virtual constructs than with actual physical experiences. Baudrillard argued that modern culture—especially through television, advertising, and digital […]
Introduction Jacques Derrida, a French philosopher, introduced the concept of Deconstruction as a critical method to analyze texts, structures, and meanings. Deconstruction does not seek to destroy but to dismantle traditional assumptions, uncover hidden biases, and reveal the complexity and instability of meaning. It is a cornerstone of postmodern philosophy and literary theory. Core Ideas
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Introduction Deconstruction is a method of analysis developed by the French philosopher Jacques Derrida. It is used to study texts, language, and meaning. Deconstruction does not try to destroy ideas but aims to show how meanings are not fixed or final. It reveals hidden assumptions and contradictions in the way we think and write. What
Introduction “The death of epistemology” is a phrase used by some modern philosophers to express the idea that traditional approaches to studying knowledge have become outdated or irrelevant. Epistemology, the branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, its sources, and its limits, has been central to philosophical thinking for centuries. However, in recent times, many thinkers
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Short Notes on Selected Topics a) Generalisation Generalisation in historiography refers to the process by which historians draw broader conclusions from specific historical data. It involves identifying patterns, trends, or recurring themes across different periods or regions. Generalisations help make sense of complex events and facilitate comparative studies. For instance, the generalisation that colonialism led
MHI-103: Historiography and Research Method – Master Assignment Post (2024–25) This master post provides direct access to all solved assignment questions for MHI-103 for IGNOU’s July 2024 and January 2025 session. Answers are simple, clear, and formatted according to IGNOU standards. Students are required to attempt any five questions, with at least two from each
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Write short notes on the following: a) Rasa Rasa is a concept from ancient Indian art and literature. It means the emotional flavor or essence that a reader or viewer feels when experiencing a poem, play, or performance. The idea comes from the Natyashastra, a Sanskrit text by Bharata. There are nine main rasas: love,
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