Postmodern Research Articles

Transformations of the family institution: from the pre-modern to the metamodern

The relevance of the stated topic is due to the modern socio-cultural situation. On the one hand, the family is the most important social institution, the state of which determines the well-being of society. On the other hand, the modern family is experiencing a crisis, which finds its expression in a decrease in fertility rates, a narrowing of family functions, a growing number of divorces, etc. The purpose of the work is to study the relationship of the family as a mechanism for ensuring the translation and reproduction of culture with the processes taking place in society. The problems of the family are considered in the context of modernization processes in the world – in the context of the transition from a traditional society to a modern one, from a pre-modern culture to a meta-modern one. The theoretical basis of the research is the works of Russian and Western authors exploring the problems of the family in a historical context. The interdisciplinary nature of the work determines the combination of socio-philosophical and cultural approaches to the problem of dynamics and possible prospects of the institution of the family. The paper examines the causes of family transformation, the consequences of the family crisis for the development of society and civilization, as well as possible options for the future of the family in connection with the changes taking place in the culture of the early 21st century. The author concludes that the fetishization of personal freedom and the spread of values of self-expression in postmodern culture contradicts the values of self-preservation of society as an integral, unique education. However, the crisis processes in the 21st century undermine the sense of existential security that was inherent in the postmodern era and caused the decline of traditional norms. In the culture of metamodernism, there is a turn towards transcendence and spirituality, which can become a turn towards traditional cultural values, including the family. And this, according to the author, is the positive significance of the modern socio-cultural crisis.

The Female Character Struggle to Obtain Equality in Beauty and the Beast

In the patriarchy system, women have restriction in delivering thoughts and action, accessing education, and obtaining rights. However, they struggle hard to attain equality in those aspects in their life. Hence, the study aims to find out the restriction experienced by women character named Belle and how she fight against the restriction to obtain her freedom and independence as women. While the original "Beauty and the Beast" story has roots in classic fairy tales, modern adaptations, such as the one by Elizabeth Rudnick, transform it into a contemporary literary work. This book, applying the theory of Liberal Feminism, can be seen as a form of challenge or movement within the postmodern era. Using the theory of liberal feminism espoused by Rosemarie Tong (1980) those two issues will be analyzed through reading book entitle “Beauty and the Beast” by Elizabeth Rudnick’s (2017). The library use in this study is to help the writer to analyze the data regarding to the issues in the novel.

Digitalisasi Sastra Kontemporer Lewat Grafik Novel “Tabi” Karya Marchella FP

The digitization of literature is one of the effects of the postmodern era that cannot be avoided. This literaturebased qualitative research investigates the development of postmodernism in literature, with a primary emphasis on its principles and implications in modern literature. This research aims to find out how postmodernism, especially in the digital era, has an impact on the recognition and sales of modern literary works. Using Marchella FP's novel "Tabi", which was released as a case study in October 2023, this study investigates the role of social media platforms, especially TikTok, in promoting and selling literature. This research emphasizes the important implications of digital postmodernism for future prospects by emphasizing paradigm shifts and enhanced inclusivity in the digital world. Additionally, this research examines the idea of viral marketing and how it relates to spreading literary works through social media platforms such as TikTok. Keywords: Contemporary Literature, Literary Digitization, Postmodernism.

A New Historical novel: traditions, evolution and specifics of the genre by the example of Barry Unsworth's novel "Morality Play"

Despite the large number of literary works written, there are still debates in determining the genre structure of the historical novel and the features of its poetics. This is apparently due to the fact that for most experts the focus should traditionally be on history, and not on genre theory. Authors of historical novels help recreate historical images of the past, allowing readers to see the world through the eyes of people who lived in other eras. The historical novel can be both an entertaining genre and a tool for the study of history, stimulating interest in the past and raising important questions about how people lived and acted in different times. Different points of view allow us to better understand the versatility of the genre and its influence both on literature and on the understanding of history and life. The author used the technique of “new historicism” literature. Along with the canons of the historical novel of the 19th century, B. Unsworth resorts to the traditional techniques of the historiographical meta-novel of the postmodern era. This novel represents a new approach to the genre of historical fiction, different from the traditional Walterscottian one. The new historical novel and metaphysical mystery can be viewed through the lens of the new historical novel, which focuses on the historical aspects of the story, accurately recreating the setting of a specific era with each fictional character and event, and taking the reader back to the reality of the 14th century. The murder investigation is an important element of the novel's plot, but it only makes sense if the setting of the era in which everything takes place is recreated. Medieval drama plays an important role here, especially the author's transformation from religious to secular drama. Transformation of genre form is a characteristic feature of modern literature. Barry Unsworth's novels are interesting in that they synthesize several genre combinations and at the same time reproduce aspects of the formation of a new genre for its time – morality tales.

A Postmodern Eco-Critical Study of Identity Crisis in "The Winter of Our Discontent"

This paper examines the theme of identity crisis in John Steinbeck's novel "The Winter of Our Discontent" through the lens of ecocriticism theory. The novel is set in the postmodern era and explores the moral decay of American society, particularly the loss of traditional values and the rise of materialism. Through the analysis of the novel, this paper explores the relationship between human identity and the natural world and how the destruction of the environment can lead to a crisis of identity. It starts with theoretical background, introduction, theory, discussion and analysis and ends with a conclusion.

(The concept of nihilism and its reflection in Kurdish poetry of Sorani dialect)( Hashim Saraj )for example

The current research is an attempt to interpret the concept of nihilism from the ancient Greek era to the postmodern era from different perspectives. The study sheds light on nihilism from the perspectives of ancient Greek philosophy and the western world in general and the reflections of modern philosopher Schopenhauer on this topic. The research describes and explains the reflection of nihilism in kurdish classic, modern, and postmodern poetry. The purpose of the study is also to show the differences and similarities of nihilism from Western perspective to the Middle Eastern perspective by referencing several poets. It is a fact that this context is more influenced by social norms, religious beliefs, and culture. The study also analyses the poems of Hashim Saraj as a modern poet. As a poet, Saraj is influenced by the intellectual waves of enlightenment movement. Although he has a large number of poems about pessimism and despair, he could not neglect the impacts of his culture in his poetry. However, Sarah's pessimism is to reflect a positive aspect rather than a negative one.

Tazkiyat Al-Nafs of Syekh Nawawi Al-Bantani (1814-1897 Ad) As an Antidote to Consumerism Culture

Syekh Nawawi Al-Bantani is a great scholar and local Sufi of the archipelago. His Sufism teachings are widely studied by Muslims around the world, especially Indonesia. During the advancement of industry in the postmodern era, a new phenomenon called consumerism emerged. The emergence of consumerism culture has a negative impact on society and the environment. This article explains the concept of tazkiyatun nafs Al-Bantani model and processes it into an antidote to the problem of consumerism. This study is library research using a qualitative approach. The data were collected using documentary techniques referring to books, articles, and other published materials. The acquired data is then analysed employing the descriptive-analytical method. This study finds that the concept of tazkiyat al-nafs of al-Bantani departs from his maqâmât, which contains nine stages in the spiritual journey. This research also proves that tazkiyat al-nafs of al-Bantani can solve consumerism culture and transform society into a noble and Islamic character. More interestingly, the concept of tazkiyatun nafs Al-Bantani model can be used as a research theoretical framework to overcome various moral problems in the contemporary era.

From profit to purpose: Sustainability and corporate strategy insights from Desa Inspirasi Padi

<p>The transition to post-modern CSR era marks an evolution towards a more inclusive and holistic understanding of corporate social responsibility, extending beyond mere economic gains to address broader social aspects like food security. This study examines the Desa Inspirasi Padi program by Sido Muncul Pupuk Nusantara through the Triple Bottom Line (3P: People, Planet, Profit) framework and a post-modern perspective, aiming to understand how CSR can integrate with food security issues. A qualitative method is employed to explore the implementation and impact of the program, revealing the importance of a holistic and context-sensitive approach. Findings indicate that collaboration between corporations, government, and local communities is crucial in addressing social and environmental challenges. Despite financial constraints, this study highlights the significance of stakeholder support and strategic partnerships for sustainable impact. This research contributes insights into the role of CSR in navigating complex socio-environmental landscapes, offering a fresh perspective for CSR practices in the post-modern era.</p>

Posthumanism and Darwin in Dialogue: The Evolution of a Contemporary Conceptualization of Theatre and Performance

Over the years, there has been a turn in the academy that is adopted as the postmodern era which encompasses the posthumanist, and a shift within it to new materialist, and affect theories. Human-dominant influence over natural elements such as flora and fauna, non-human animals, material, and immaterial objects is subjected to a radical shift. The innovative understanding of science and technology plays a crucial role in this current wave. Posthumanist thought comes in contact with a human-centered society, however, proposing a decentralized approach to the way humans perceive themselves in the environment. The politics at play here is not anti-humanist but a revisiting and acknowledgment of the environmental entities that make up the human space. Therefore, this paper takes an expository inquiry, querying if the knowledge of Darwin’s evolutionary theory can be applied to the understanding of artistic performance through a posthumanist approach. Also, does posthumanism and the evolution of contemporary performance have what it takes to affect and effect the desired modification, granting agency not only to the human animals but to other non-human entities? Hence, humans must learn to coexist in the ecological space sharing power amongst things, plants, non-human animals, objects, and other forms of technological creations. Methodologically, the online library sources provide primary data for this research with a selection of works by three posthumanist performers to be analyzed. This research is pivotal to the artistic application of biology and technology, as tools in solving contemporary performance-related issues amongst humans, the organic and inorganic matter.

Интертекстуальные способы художественной когниции (на материале лирического цикла «Сивиллы» Р. Фэйнлайт)

The aim of the research is to identify intertextual methods of artistic cognition in the lyrics of the British poetess R. Fainlight. The research novelty lies in considering intertextuality as a method of artistic cognition. The author defines the traditional themes of British postmodern poetry, such as reinterpreting archetypes, contemporary life, political, social, and moral issues, personal experiences, while also revealing the specific characteristics of the creative thinking of poets in the postmodern era: intertextuality, non-linearity, incompleteness, fragmentariness, and interaction with the reader. In addition, the following intertextual methods of artistic cognition, as observed in the poetic cycle “Sybils”, are established. The augmented allusion is based on cultural-historical precedents that acquire new characteristics, whereas the allusive flow includes numerous references to other sources, and the double allusion juxtaposes different intertextual planes. R. Fainlight’s intertextual metaphors are typically complemented by double allusions. Moreover, falsification of the intertext is represented by fabricated quotations. As a result, the intertextuality of R. Fainlight’s poetry is defined as a distinct cognitive practice of the postmodern era.

Human Dilemma and Pathos in the Novels of Amitav Ghosh

Amitav Ghosh’s fiction deals with some of the most relevant issues, concerning human emotions and relations in different social and political settings. His narrative ties the readers’ delicate emotions with the indispensable emotions of the characters. His fiction has a universal appeal touching the heart of readers from all over the globe. He cleverly employs the themes, knitted wisely with the societal issues ensuing in the formation of literary magnum opus. Like a compliant scholar of the postmodern era, Amitav Ghosh propounds the conception of a piece of art that satiates not only the critical perspective of the literary critics but also the emotional thirst of the common readers. Being a journalist and a teacher as well, Ghosh has a close judgment of human suffering and pain and his psychological wisdom about fragile human relations is remarkable. In this research paper an attempt has been done to explore the themes of dilemma and pathos in the novels of Amitav Ghosh.

Conceptualization of security contradictions in the postmodern era: phenomenological aspect

The problem of security is analyzed taking into account the postmodern transformation of the concepts of “human”, “society”. The main focus is on the correlation of the understanding of the security problem with the understanding of the “Other”. It is shown that the understanding of security in postmodern culture goes beyond the usual understanding of the problem of threats and dangers. At the level of the conceptual understanding of security and the cultural and anthropological analysis of security as a phenomenon, the question of the subject’s relationship with the “Other” in its various guises is raised.

Integrating “old” truths and “new” evidence to address people's evolving career counselling needs

The article examines the link between career counselling waves, helping models, theoretical foundations, and interventions. An adapted qualitative systematic literature review was conducted to facilitate examination of people's evolving career counselling needs during changes in the workplace with a view to recommend strategies to innovate career counselling in the (post-)post-modern era. Articles for review were selected if they dealt with transformative shifts in the occupational world and workers' lifestyles The articles were then analysed in the context of shifts in career counselling approaches during the past 120. years Key findings indicate a need for advocating a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, integrating accepted but outdated practices of career counselling. They also point to recent research outcomes in career counselling highlighting the implementation of career counselling in future workplaces aimed at helping people understand the need for work-life transformation, social justice, and ethical behaviour. Findings call for innovation and renewal in career counselling for bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary realities and for offering transformational career trajectories to promote success and fulfilment in the ever-evolving world of work.

The Use of S. Khoruzhyi's Ideas of Energetic Heychasm in the Educational Strategies of Postmodern Society

Through the prism of the study of the theology of Hesychasm the authors of this article consider the philosophical work of S. Khoruzhyi as a present-day system of non-classical pedagogical paradigm. On the other hand, this paradigm is a philosophically framed historical tradition of Orthodox ontological experience of human existence, which in our time has gone beyond the end of history. Moving beyond confessional boundaries into a universal philosophical meta-anthropological project provides a heuristic effect for the construction of spiritual pedagogy as well as for its synergy with the educational strategies and spiritual practices of the common man of the postmodern era.
 The authors sought to identify the basic intentions of religion and postmodern consciousness, and to characterize S. Khoruzhyi's theosophical paradigm in terms of its unconscious and unintentional correlation with the social philosophy of pedagogical of postmodernism. For this purpose we used comparative typological and meaningful methinks, as well as elements of hermeneutics and intertextual analysis.
 As a result of the study the authors formulated a number of conclusions and results. The most general one defines the peculiarity of S. Khoruzhogo's narrative, in which the philosopher not only insists but also systematically embeds Hesychasm in the context of the post-non-classical philosophical and pedagogical paradigm. In essence, S. Khoruzhyi forms an alternative to the classical philosophical paradigm, which (even despite the author's formal objections) is open to a horizontal postmodern dialogue and constructed in a personal Hesychasm practice " bottom-up" from -because of "human energy".

A Profound Irrationalism Anchored in Postmodernism: A Study of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party

This paper examines the presence of profound irrationalism in Harold Pinter's play, The Birthday Party, through the lens of postmodernism. The analysis draws on postmodernist theories of language, meaning, and power, to explore the ways in which the play reflects and critiques the socio-political context of the postmodern era. The paper argues that the play is an important work of postmodern literature that embodies the postmodern critique of rationality, reason, and truth.

Negotiating the Postmodern Narrative Techniques in Life of Pi

The present paper attempts to analyse the complex and ambiguous phenomenon of the very movement of postmodernism in Yann Martel’s distinguished novel Life of Pi. Owing to the techniques and strategies employed in this novel, it can be called the true representative of postmodern fiction. As it breaks with realism and avoids rigid genre distinction, postmodernism deconstructs the wholeness and completeness associated with conventional storytelling ways. There is use of postmodern narrative as the novel is highly self-reflexive and Martel also experiments with intertextuality and historiographic metafiction. He weaves this novel withextraordinary and unusual events. By blending facts and fiction, he makes space for the readers for different interpretations. The contours of postmodern techniques such as fragmentation, metafiction, multiple points of view, advocacy of plurality of histories, and sheer rejection of grand narratives are used in this novel. Out here Martel delineates the chaotic condition of the postmodern world through Life of Pi.

Экзистенциальная демократия как модель демократии для развития человеческой личности. Часть I: Понятие экзистенциальной демократии и её научное, философское обоснование

The article is devoted to the development of an original model of democracy – existential democracy. Study consists of two parts. In the first part presented here are provided political scientific, sociological, as well as psychological and religious-philosophical justifications of existential democracy. One of the main innovations of existential democracy is a departure from only the pragmatic, utilitarian-functional understanding of democ-racy, directed at satisfying material needs alone and electing for this purpose an elite that satisfies these needs – a functioning state administration. Existential democracy addresses the goal of spiritual devel-opment and the achievement of the spiritual good of man – a goal that was originally postulated for the political process by Aristotle in “Politics”. This turns democracy to the problem of the development of the personality, the revelation of its true human, free and creative “I”, and not the “ego” embedded into the system. This corre-sponds to the interpretation of human not as just a bio-systemic organism, but as a spiritual transcendental be-ing striving for the meaning of his life, according to the humanistic psychology of Frankl, Fromm and others. These provisions seem especially actual now, during the advent of the postmodern era, consumer society and cybernetic regulation of human life.

Democracies in Our Changing Times

The aim of the study is to examine how the transition from the orderly 20th century to the chaotic Post-modern 21st century, affects, reshapes the nature, character and the functionality of the Post-modern Democracy. This examination is conducted thru two phases that explore four areas of behavior; Personal—Needs and Feelings, Economic Drives, Social Concerns and Political Motivations. A short sum-up is presented on two comparison tables. Afterwards, a third section discusses some challenges for the future. Finally, some concluding practical points are offered for implementation. The first phase examines how people’s conduct and expectations, are changing during the transition period. It points-out that people change their aspirations and expectations, as they feel free and ready for meeting new challenges. However, at the same time, grows the number of confused individuals, who limp behind progress and need a special treatment. The economy at that time, has promoted Globalization and High-Tec industries. At the same time, society became heterogeneous and instable, while citizens, in general, seek stability and prosperity. In politics, new voters look for a greater influence and a deeper involvement in the work of government. In sum, many people want to feel, the genuine spirit of the promising post-modern era. The second phase examines the effects and impacts of the transition on the nature and functionality of the Democratic state. It explores the similar four areas and conclude that the study’s observations, well indicate how people’s demands and behavior had changed and expanded due to the requirement to fit better and comply faster, with the Post-modern Chaotic Views. Further, some improving steps for empowering Democratic states, are proposed. At the end, some short practical points are offered for assisting professional, who eventually carry-out most of the implementation work. In sum, the 21st century foresees promising and inspiring prospects for Democratic states. The implementation of these forecasts depends mainly on a solid and consistent determination of the citizens and their leaders.Most Democracies need to run a continual decisive civic order for assuring and securing their people “Blessing of Liberty”. Only history will tell whether and when this inspiring dream would come through.

The Role of Current Computer Technologies in Developing Professional Competence of Music Teachers: A Model of a Personalized Educational Environment

The importance of the article lies in the fact that the profession of school music teacher today needs to create its own updated competence model of personal educational environment taking into account digital transformation and computerization of general education. The information competence of the music teacher, the issues of his professional development in working with music and computer technologies are taken into account. Analyzed the possibility of building a personal educational environment in the era of postmodern (including electronic) and their application in further professional activities. The author analyzes the possibility of introducing modern computer technology as a resource for the formation of musical needs of the teacher of the educational institution. In addition to professional competencies, some general requirements for music teachers today, which can be grouped into four groups: general professional, communicative, behavioral and analytical. The article presents a model of university music education in the postmodern era; ways of acquiring professional competence of a music teacher are considered; the stages of creating a model of personal educational environment of a music teacher in the postmodern era are described; the role of professional competence of a music teacher in the postmodern personal educational environment model is defined; the role of current music and computer technologies (MCT) in creating a model of personal educational environment of a music teacher was determined.

Economic and Socio-cultural Changes at the Edge of Eras: Post-industrial Society

The article offers an analysis of the most famous scientific works of the 20th century (such as, С. Clark, J. Fourastié, D. Bell, T. Roszak, H.-M. McLuhan, T. Stonier, R. Katz, F. Webster, Z. Brzezinski, A. Toffler, A. Toynbee, J. Baudrillard, J.-F. Lyotard, etc.), related to the study of the key concepts of the information age, its objective foundations of development, which formed the main scientific, sociopolitical currents of the last century, opened perspectives for the development of modern political thought and possible ways of forming society in the 21st century. What happened at the end (or rather in the second half) of the 20th century, forcing even conservative skeptics to recognize the end of a long era of industrial development? The reasons for these processes, as shown by social and socio-political processes, must be sought in the economy. In addition to the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, there has always been a tertiary sector related to the sphere of services. In the second half of the 20th century thanks to the development of technology, the importance of the tertiary, service sector of the economy began to grow steadily, which marked the end of the era of industrial society and the beginning of a new, post-industrial history. The consequence of this was the emergence of new forms of culture and the transformation of social relations. The concepts of “post-industrial society,” “information society,” and “information age” are often mentioned in journalistic texts of the mass media and scientific publications. However, if you set yourself the goal of understanding what a post-industrial society or the information revolution is, it will not be so easy. Different authors often put their own meaning into these concepts, thus turning their texts into what is called in psychoanalysis a flow of free associations. The intention to make certain corrections to the concept of “post-industrial society,” to outline the main trends and features of the postmodern era, and explore the potential consequences of its influence on various spheres of life of modern civilization, became the reason for the creation of this article.