¿Qué es la Posmodernidad en Filosofía?¿Quiénes son los Posmodernos? - Filosofía del siglo XX

Introduction

The video aims to answer the questions about postmodernity and who the postmodern thinkers are, focusing on the philosophical aspect.

What is Postmodernity?

• Postmodernity is a difficult concept to define.

• In this video, we will focus on who the postmodern thinkers are and why they are called so.

Characteristics of Postmodern Thinkers

This section explores the common characteristics of postmodern thinkers and how they can be distinguished from others in the same era.

• Identifying postmodern thinkers can be confusing as their ideas may overlap with other contemporary thinkers.

• One common characteristic is their influence from Nietzsche's idea that "God is dead" and the absence of an ultimate truth.

• They also share a critical stance towards Enlightenment ideals and various versions of modernity.

Influential Thinkers in Postmodernity

This section discusses some influential figures in postmodernity and their common attitudes.

• Some influential figures include French structuralists like Derrida and Foucault, who transitioned into poststructuralism.

• There are also those who self-identify as postmodern or speak about the postmodern era, such as Vattimo and Lyotard.

• These thinkers have certain common attitudes that justify labeling them as postmodern.

Influence of Nietzsche on Postmodern Thinkers

This section explores how Nietzsche's ideas have influenced postmodern thinkers.

• Nietzsche's philosophy, particularly his notion of "God is dead" and the absence of absolute truth, has had a significant impact on postmodern thought.

• Many postmodern thinkers draw inspiration from Nietzsche's critique of traditional values and the concept of a single, universal truth.

Jean-François Lyotard and the Condition of Postmodernity

This section discusses how Jean-François Lyotard's book "The Postmodern Condition" popularized the term postmodernity.

• Lyotard's book, published in 1979, describes postmodernity as a post-industrial world where metanarratives have lost their legitimacy.

• Metanarratives are grand narratives that explain and legitimize society based on certain values.

• In premodern societies, these metanarratives were often mythical or religious, while in modernity they revolved around Enlightenment ideals.

• According to Lyotard, all metanarratives have failed in postmodernity, leading to a crisis of legitimacy.

Loss of Legitimacy and Technoscientific Capitalism

This section explores how the loss of legitimacy has affected society in the postmodern era.

• The absence of a dominant metanarrative has resulted in a lack of common objectives and values.

• Technoscientific capitalism has become predominant, transforming everything into commodities, including knowledge.

• Society no longer sees knowledge as a means for emancipation but rather as a utility for practical purposes.

• The project of Enlightenment that aimed for progress and universal values has been undermined.

Fragmentation and Disorientation in Postmodernity

This section discusses how postmodernity is characterized by fragmentation and disorientation.

• The development of technology since World War II has led to a fragmented world with increasing disparities between wealth and poverty.

• Total wars, totalitarianism, cultural decline, and educational crises are consequences of this fragmented and technologically driven era.

• This description of a fragmented and disoriented society aligns with the critique made by the first generation of the Frankfurt School.

The Philosophy of Postmodernity

This section introduces Gianni Vattimo as a prominent philosopher discussing postmodernity.

• Gianni Vattimo is one of the main philosophers who extensively writes about postmodernity.

• He attempts to characterize postmodern philosophy and its historical origins, primarily drawing from Nietzsche's thought.

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The Distinction between Postmodernism and Modernity

This section discusses the distinction between postmodernism and modernity, particularly in relation to the concept of truth and the rejection of foundational beliefs.

Postmodernism as a Critique of Modernity

• Postmodernism distinguishes itself from modernity by rejecting the notion of truth.

• Nietzsche argues that with this nihilistic conclusion, one moves away from modernity as the idea of truth no longer exists.

• The Frankfurt School's first generation sought critical transcendence within modernity, making them not truly postmodern.

Critiques and Emancipation in Postmodernism

• Postmodernists criticize the Enlightenment project and its consequences.

• There is a desire to embrace chaos and challenge established truths.

• Common themes among postmodernists include an appreciation for Nietzsche's philosophy, linguistic turn in philosophy, and critiques of power dynamics.

Different Perspectives within Postmodernism

• Derrida focuses on deconstruction, revealing the indeterminacy of meaning.

• Lyotard emphasizes a chaotic system without foundations to demonstrate that reality is a rhizome.

• Vattimo's weak thought confronts the theoretical limitation of overcoming modernity.

The Challenge of Defining Postmodernity

• Defining postmodernity proves difficult due to its evanescent nature.

• Certain philosophers at the end of the 20th century are commonly associated with postmodernity.

Moving Beyond Modernity in Postmodernity

This section explores how postmodernity moves beyond modernity through dissolution and multiple perspectives rather than through progress or transcendence.

Superation vs. Dissolution in Modernity

• Vattimo argues that superation is a modern category associated with progress.

• Moving beyond modernity involves dissolution and the multiplication of perspectives.

The Elusive Project of Postmodernism

• Postmodernism's project is elusive, but it shares common characteristics.

• The label "postmodern" is attributed to certain philosophers at the end of the 20th century.

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