ironic idealism

The outer limit of postmodernism. Idealism viewed ironically. Does not cover ironic nihilism which is a form of ironic idealism but falls OUTSIDE of the limits of postmodernism. Consistent with postmodernism's idyllic denialism or its perception of idealism as unreachable or unattainable except through irony.

Hollywood films 1990-2010 contain themes of ironic idealism or idealism viewed ironically.

by sandraxine April 18, 2018

Post-Adolescent Idealistic Phase

A person who just graduated high school/college student who tries to act like an adult, but still behaves like a high-schooler. They usually tend to use large words, pretending to have a large vocabulary because they think that it makes them look smart and impressive. Tend to think they know everything. (hint-the whole cast of "Real World")

"What, is Josh still trippin because he is in his Post-Adolescent-Idealistic Phase?"
-Clueless

by Me Ahna July 20, 2005

Idealistic

Someone who is absorbed with living life the way they perceive it should be. They purposely overlook the darkness of human nature in favor of seeing everyone in an unrealistically good light. To an idealistic, there are no such things as bad people. There are only bad situations people are in that force them to act a certain way. Finally, an idealistic is someone who expects the best from people, not realizing that not everyone is willing to give up their time or money as willing as they are.

Idealist: Okay guys, everyone just needs to bring one dollar to school tomorrow to save someone's life!
the next day~
Idealist: Why did no one bring any money!
Student 1: I'm sorry, I forgot!
Student 2: I accidentally spent it on a candy bar this morning
Idealist: Guys! Come on, how could you. . .
Student 1: It's your fault for being so idealistic.You couldn't have really expected everyone to give a dollar away.

by jasonthehero95 April 27, 2011

idfli

1. i dont feel like it
2. not wanting to do something

My friend asked to go to the store but idfli.

by canamarixico September 22, 2007

DIII Idealist

Someone who believes academics is more important than athletics on a college campus.

The small school was run by DIII Idealists so they would never win a national championship.

National Powerhouses make millions in revenue from sports, while the DIII Idealist schools are happy just getting good grades.

by MattyFran September 3, 2011

German idealism

A paradigm of society which is high-truth, high-trust.

Assumes that scientific realism is a segue to idealism.

German idealism assumes scientific realism in which language is treated as a medium of truth.

by tomorrowtomorrow December 8, 2018

Kantian idealism

The theory that science is a subset of religion and predicts that religion will eventually subsume science.

Predicted the onset of postmodernism.

Kantian idealism predicts that religion will absorb science to create science-religion.

by metawave April 13, 2019