The book "Aging Identity: A Dialogue with Postmodernism" examines aging from a point of view that aging is not a decline, but a dynamic change. It looks at aging and the attitude towards the elderly in different cultures and the diversity of aging peoples. The book also looks at the challenges and opportunities that come with aging.
Postmodernism
Modernism was dominant in the culture between the 1890s and around 1945, while Postmodernism emerged after WWII. Modernism was centered on logic, and Postmodernism rejected such strict adherence to rational thought.
Ferdinand de Saussure.
Postmodernism and postmodernists are highly skeptical of explanations which claim to be valid for all groups, cultures, traditions, or races, and instead focuses on the relative truths of each person. Through the use of reason and logic, human beings are likely to change themselves and their societies for the better.
Postmodernists think that something is broken in our culture.
Postmodernism is the theoretical perspective that holds that the grand narratives that gave meaning to history in the past no longer make any sense.
Postmodernism is meaningless, so it can imply nothing.
Existentialism is a philosophy and postmodernism was an art form/movement
Modernism and postmodernism are philosophical views. Modernism attempts to improve daily life with technological advances whole postmodernism attempts to create progressive movements.
Postmodernism rejects the dogma and practices of any form of modernism, especially a movement in architecture and the decorative arts
pathology perspective is used in social work and other areas of human services. It concentrates on the medical aspect of an aging person and the patterns involving dementia etc. strength perspective deals with ensuring quality of life and healthy development by reinforcing fullfillment of potential.
Postmodernism is experimental.
The term eclectic is important to describing postmodernism because it refers to a style or approach that borrows elements from various sources, which is a defining feature of postmodernism where there is a mixing of different styles, themes, and ideas. In postmodernism, eclecticism allows for the blending of traditional and contemporary elements, challenging traditional boundaries and creating new forms of expression. This approach reflects the fragmented and diverse nature of postmodernism as a cultural movement.
Authenticity
James P. Eckman has written: 'Exploring church history' -- subject(s): Apologetics, Christian ethics, Christianity, Church history, Philosophy, Postmodernism, Religions, Religious aspects of Postmodernism 'Christian ethics in a postmodern world' -- subject(s): Christian ethics, Christianity, Christianity and culture, Postmodernism, Religious aspects of Postmodernism 'Biblical Ethics'
Modernism and Postmodernism descriptions are the exact opposite of each other. Modernism is is modern thought, character and practice. An example would be pop art. Postmodernism is the movement away from modernism, making classifications sharper. An example is male vs female.
James Perry Walker has written: 'Dirty word' -- subject- s -: Christianity, Postmodernism, Religious aspects of Postmodernism