Postmodernism

Postmodernism is the name given to a range of philosophical positions and aesthetic styles that have developed since the 1950s. Underlying postmodernism is the belief that all human knowledge is limited and culturally conditioned. Kevin O'Donnell takes us on an enlightening tour of postmodernist philosophy, discussing its origins and the main tenets of its ideas. His exploration also takes in related subjects such as art, ethics, politics and theology. Topics covered include: What is Postmodernism; The Nature of Truth; Deconstructionism; Derrida and the Poststructuralists; The Feminine; The Self and Personality; and Skepticism or the Possibility of Faith.