antipostmodernism

Antipostmodernism refers to a range of philosophical, cultural, and artistic stances that critique or reject key tenets of postmodernism. While postmodernism is often characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives, objective truth, and universal values, antipostmodernist thought generally seeks to reassert or defend these concepts.

One common thread in antipostmodernism is a defense of reason and scientific objectivity. Critics argue that postmodernism's emphasis on relativism and deconstruction undermines the possibility of genuine knowledge and progress. They may advocate for a return to Enlightenment ideals of rationality and empirical investigation.

Another aspect of antipostmodernism involves a critique of what is perceived as postmodernism's nihilism or excessive relativism. Antipostmodernists often express concern that the rejection of universal moral standards or historical truths can lead to social fragmentation, ethical decay, or an inability to make meaningful judgments. They may champion the importance of tradition, cultural heritage, and enduring values.

In the realm of art and literature, antipostmodernism can manifest as a preference for coherent narratives, clear meaning, and a belief in the artist's capacity to convey authentic experience or truth, as opposed to postmodernism's embrace of pastiche, irony, and the fragmentation of meaning. Various thinkers and movements have been associated with antipostmodernist sentiments, though it is not a unified or formally organized school of thought.