Postmodernism-an attempt to make sense of what is going on now, and we can see the present clearly only in retrospect. (Postmodernism For Beginners, 17) I don't even know where to begin. Maybe with something like, "I'm insanely tired so this is going to hurt, but I'll do my best anyway." Soooo, I guess I'll just dive into it...
Postmodernism is such a crazy subject. It isn't easy to grasp either. It definitely takes some processing and time to think about it. Although it is very complex the main thought can be narrowed down to the the idea that there is no longer just one grand narrative. People have so many different beliefs now a days that it is impossible for everyone to agree on one thing, or one central belief. But hasn't this always been the case? After all, different groups of people have always believed different things. The beliefs of an Indian tribe are different than those of a Protestant church. Although the belief was that there is a lack of a grand narrative, it seems as if it has always been that way. I think that people are just starting to accept the fact that there are many different belief systems out there. I just think that Postmodernism is the word that these Postmodernists are now using to describe it. In a way I think that the world has always been "Postmodern". At least to some degree.
So, if there isn't a grand narrative what are we supposed to believe? Well, I guess whatever you were believing in before because most likely it had legitimized itself for you and you had a reason to follow it. I don't think that putting a label on this Postmodern movement is changing anything. It's just attempting to describe and explain the difficult belief system in the world. But in the end I think that it just ends up making the topic of Postmodernism even more confusing. Just like my blog. Sorry.
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Ariel,
ReplyDeleteYour blog never ceases to amaze me. I always feel like what we learn in class is being made clear through the way you explain your thoughts.
I completely agree with what you said about "people are just starting to accept the fact that there are many different belief systems out there." The world has never really been united under one central idea, or grand narrative, so why are people labeling the current world as being "postmodern." It just seems silly how now every one comes to realize the different viewpoints of others. Oh well, better late than never.
Great Job!!! : )
Dear Ariel,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is way awesome. You have so many good ideas all the time. You definitely have a way of clarifying things that are hard to express in words. Muy bien! I liked how you said that the world has always been in a state of Postmodernism, but we just didn't give it that label until recently. That was really thought-provoking, because I had never considered that before. And yes, Postmodernism is very frustrating. haha.
Love, Kathryn
I think you were on to something when you said that there have always been lots of narratives, it's just that we're only starting to really realize this and accept it now. I think that goes along with our class discussions about how in the digital age we're all linked to each other so our beliefs clash, and we have to learn to accept each other. So yeah. Good job! and heck yes you can do the happy dance with me :) And you should get a pair of cat pants for yourself... they always put you in a good mood when you wear them haha
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