meta narrative
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, meta narrative has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Jordan B Peterson (Aug 2025).
In social theory, a metanarrative is an overarching narrative about smaller historical narratives, which offers a society legitimation through the anticipated completion of a master idea. The term was popularized by the writing of French philosopher Jean-François Lyotard in 1979. Metanarrative is considered a foundational concept of postmodernism.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Jordan B Peterson |
| Field | Philosophy, literary theory |
Who talks about meta narrative on podcasts?
Jordan B. Peterson brought up meta narrative; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Jordan B Peterson.
- Master Relationships, Improve Your Dating Life, and Make Marriage Work | Answer the Call | EP 571 on Jordan B Peterson (Aug 2025) — Jordan B. Peterson
What is meta narrative mentioned alongside?
meta narrative is most often mentioned alongside Shopify Inc., Trust and Multiculturalism.
Mentioned together: Shopify Inc., Trust, Multiculturalism, Iowa, Joe Dante, Marriage, India, Romania, Tennessee, Damon John