Quote by Jean-Francois Lyotard

One can decide that the principal role of knowledge is as an indispensable element in the functioning of society, and act in accordance with that decision, only if one has already decided that society is a giant machine.

One can decide that the principal role of knowledge is as an

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This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness between knowledge and society. It suggests that one can only see knowledge as crucial in the functioning of society if they view society as a mechanical entity, operating with various interconnected parts. In other words, the quote implies that our perception of the role and significance of knowledge in society is influenced by our fundamental understanding and perspective on how society operates.

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