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The Challenge of Postmodernism to Traditional Worldviews: A Theoretical Reflection

Author(s)

Wenjia Si

Affiliation(s)

Yan’an University, Yan'an, Shaanxi, China

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the profound impacts of postmodernism on traditional worldviews and the challenges it presents. Through a systematic review of relevant literature across various fields, including philosophy, culture, and education, this study analyzes the characteristics of postmodern thought and its mechanisms of intervention in societal values. Using a literature analysis method, the research focuses on how postmodernism, through decentralization and pluralistic thinking, deconstructs the notions of certainty, stability, and meaning inherent in traditional worldviews. The research process includes the distillation of core postmodern concepts and the identification of points of conflict with traditional perspectives, leading to an examination of its specific manifestations in the reshaping of modern individual values. The conclusions indicate that postmodernism, with its stance of uncertainty and relativism, challenges the universality and applicability of traditional worldviews, promoting the coexistence of diverse values and a critical reflection on traditional norms. This challenge is evident not only in the transformation of personal values and life attitudes but also has far-reaching implications for broader cultural and ethical perspectives in society. The study emphasizes that in this context, reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of postmodernism is crucial for reconstructing the value system of modern society.

Keywords

Postmodernism; Traditional Worldviews; Deconstruction of Values; Pluralism; Relativism

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