Intellectual Impostures: — Postmodern Philosopher...

Intellectual Impostures followed the 1996 "Sokal Affair," where Alan Sokal submitted a parody article, to the cultural studies journal Social Text .

Critiqued for using chaotic concepts and mathematical jargon in social theory. Intellectual Impostures: postmodern philosopher...

The authors argue that postmodern philosophers often use scientific jargon to intimidate readers and add an air of authority to their work, even though the usage is mathematically or physically nonsensical. Intellectual Impostures: postmodern philosopher...