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.

postmodernism by sandraxine June 19, 2017

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. "

postmodernism by entris February 17, 2005

postmodernisthumanitarianabstractrealist-esque 

A influence mostly inspired by Toys'R'Us, but often championed by tired over-worked (lazy) Edinburgh Architecture students namely Daryll Leslie and Hamish Jack

The house looks like it has been inspired by a postmodernisthumanitarianabstractrealist-esque thinker

postmodernisthumanitarianabstractrealist-esque by thetruthman12345 December 9, 2010

Postmodernist Art 

Pointless, ugly, unpleasant dribble that could enter a competition against found garbage and still lose made by talent-less posers steeped in smug, self-affirming attitudes of rebellion and uniqueness, while in fact being neither rebellious nor unique.

You can't thrash on the floor and make screeching noises in the MoMA and call it postmodernist art. It's not edgy and nihilistic, you just suck too much to actually make anything.

Postmodernist Art by The One True Dodd August 28, 2018

postmodernism 

A philosophy which plays games with knowledge, postmodernism positions itself as the striving of ironic and nihilistic thought towards the meltdown of "enlightened" modern opinion, which pans out to be merely Christianity in disguise. Indeed, while Christianity marks the coming of Christ as a world-shaking event of cosmic proportions, postmodernism merely points to the numerous weaknesses in the Enlightenment's armor and calmly states, along with Hegel, "God is dead. May God help us all." Pontius Pilate was Nietzsche's ancestor, and Nietzsche was the grandfather of postmodernism. In fact, the central question of postmodernism is the same question spoken by Pontius Pilate to Jesus: "What is truth?" (John 18:38).

"Terry Gilliam's film adaptation of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is too absurdly decadent to not be the epitome of postmodernism!"

postmodernism by Soul King Pusher January 6, 2017

Postmodernist Scumbag 

Everyone on Planet Earth.

Hey dude, is there anyone alive who isn't some postmodernist scumbag?

Postmodernist Scumbag by Novacane347 June 17, 2012

postmodernist construct 

a meaningless, ridiculous, or counter-factual idea that has been created and promoted by pretentious, logically-challenged people

Intersectionality is a postmodernist construct

postmodernist construct by bws92082 November 1, 2017