postmodernism

The concept that the whole is greater than the the sum of its parts. As opposed to modernism which tenders that the whole is EQUAL to the sum of its parts

Postmodernism massively increases the size of the whole, occupies the interstitial space between part and whole, and deconstructs the parts; leaving the whole intact but massively nebulous.

The "whole" can also be called the context.

While formally opposing objectivity, Postmodernism actually assumes it, because it leaves the whole (the context) intact although greatly enlarged; while deconstructing only the constituent parts ie it ASSUMES a whole.

by sandraxine June 19, 2017

postmodern dance

A dance form claiming that any movement is dance, and any person is a dancer, with or without training. As a reaction to the compositional and presentation constraints of modern dance, postmodern dance hails the use of everyday movement as a valid performance art.

The term could also be used as a more sophisticated way of describing "dancing like crazy".

Look at Christoffer strutting around and paying his tribute to postmodern dance.

by Undantag December 29, 2007

postmodernism

A reaction to the work of Modern philosophers, most of whom created vast systems of meaning founded upon one central concept. In many religions, the central and beginning premise is some supreme being or concept. The postmodernist critique removes that central concept, it "decenters" the system of meaning. Postmodernism points out that all systems of meaning are in constant negotiation and flux, therefore claims of transcendant morality are suspect.

Furthermore, postmodernism critiques all claims of "objective" truth by revealing that human subjectivity always exists in every truth proposition. Due to the pervasive effects of subjectivity, postmodernist critiques are critical of all sweeping claims concerning social policy, truth, justice, morality, and ethics.

Finally, postmodernism is a school of thought which examines the traditional "either/or" dichotomies in modern philosophy, and reveals that these supposedly neutral dichotomies actually favor one side over the other. (Good/Evil, Above/Below, Male/Female)

Example one:
Modern Philosopher: "The word "justice" means ______"

Postmodernist: " The term 'justice' means many different things, depending on the subjective positions of the members of the discussion. Outside any discussion of 'justice', there is no meaning which we can find. 'Justice' 'exists' so long as we negotiate its meaning as between ourselves in our society."

Example Two:
Ignoramus: "Postmodernism means _______"
"Postmodernist" : " The label 'postmodern' applies in many different contexts, and it cannot be abstracted into only one meaning or definition, for that defies the very essence of 'postmodern', which of course is a non-essence. "

by entris February 17, 2005

postmodern

simply put, anything connected with yuppie hipster culture.

may it be architecture you see in gentrified areas (such as the god-ugly condo towers) or the pretentious wank that get's praised on Sundance, Pitchfork, whatsoever...

"the fabolous buttplug and the unbearable waking of armin meiwes" is a paradigmatic examination of transgressive existentialism of the postmodern deconstruction of precannibalist postanalfisting.

by joejoejoe May 22, 2013

postmodern Justice

1. modern myth
2. legally unsound principle
3. More of a privilege than a right
4. due to the value of Justice, every possible option of denial should
be considered so it never is dispensed casually, freely, or indiscriminately.

The judicial system's definition of postmodern justice has been changed to keep up with the ideas of progressives. Their idea is that Progress is not made by contented, and happy people.

by Spiritual-Master December 10, 2021

Postmodern Judiciary

1. group of Judges forever more impressed with themselves than they should be 2. group of Judges highly respected and regarded regardless of their production or quality of work. 3. synonymous with Royalty. 4. A bastion of arrogant, self-absorbed, and closed-minded ass-hats.

The Postmodern judiciary must accept that definitions have to be changed to address postmodern progressive viewpoints.

by Spiritual-Master December 10, 2021

Postmodern Chronology

The science of predicting the future, or the actual travel forwards through time to witness it.

I traveled through time to 2050 and was an elected judge presiding over the trial of the descendants of Luke Skywalker who were being held to account for the destruction of the death star. Postmodern Chronology allowed me to witness a hung jury. When the verdict was read and the defendants set free, a group of angry political activists literally hung all twelve members of the jury.

by Spiritual-Master January 5, 2022