Pósmoderno

Pós-moderno refers to a broad movement and set of concepts that emerged in the mid to late 20th century, often seen as a reaction to or departure from modernism. It challenges grand narratives and universal truths, instead emphasizing relativism, fragmentation, and skepticism. Key characteristics include a questioning of objective reality, a focus on subjective experience, and an embrace of pastiche, irony, and intertextuality.

In philosophy, pós-modernism critiques Enlightenment ideals of reason and progress, suggesting that knowledge is socially constructed and influenced by power structures. Thinkers associated with pós-modernism explore themes of identity, difference, and the instability of meaning.

In art and architecture, pós-modernism is marked by a departure from modernist austerity and functionalism. It often incorporates historical references, decorative elements, and a playful mixing of styles. The emphasis shifts from originality and innovation to eclecticism and commentary on existing cultural forms.

Literature and cultural criticism influenced by pós-modernism tend to deconstruct established texts and genres, explore multiple perspectives, and question the author's authority. The concept highlights a cultural condition where boundaries between high and low culture, reality and simulation, become blurred. Pós-modernism is not a unified theory but rather a diverse collection of ideas and practices that question the certainties of the modern era.