Article
Jacques Ellul’s influence on Neil Postman
Explorations in Media Ecology
(2021)
Abstract
This article discusses the intellectual relationship between Jacques Ellul and Neil Postman and addresses the question: How did the French philosopher influence the writings and ideas of the leading media ecologist Neil Postman? The author traces the historical development of Postman's books and examines his writings for reference to Jacques Ellul. Through this analysis it becomes apparent that Ellul had a major influence on Postman's ideas, his books, and the direction of his scholarship. Thus, one can more fully understand the contribution that Ellul has had to media ecology.
Keywords
- Jacques Ellul,
- Neil Postman,
- language,
- media ecology,
- propaganda,
- technology
Disciplines
Publication Date
December, 2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1386/eme_00105_1
Citation Information
Forsberg, G. E. (2021). Jacques Ellul’s influence on Neil Postman. Explorations in Media Ecology, 20(4), 407–418. https://doi.org/10.1386/eme_00105_1