The Purpose of The Postmoderner
- To have common conversation
- To educate the curious
- To consider the Church’s place in postmodern global culture
It’s really very simple. You see, I feel that there is a strong conversation about postmodernism taking place in academia. The reason that it is a flourishing conversation among scholars, in my view, is that there is a lot of shared context. Many have read Descarte, Foucault, Derrida… etc. There is a general consensus that things are changing, not only in the broader world, but also in the world of higher education.
This blog is not intended for scholarly conversation; it is a blog for anyone who is interested in the word postmodern. Scholars are welcome, and encouraged to be contributors–regular contributors– but the language must be colloquial, understandable, common. The authors discussed can be academic; this blog is intended to be educational. However, it is also intended to be easy to read, enjoyable, transparent, even emotional. People should be able to say what they think, including scholars.
NOTE: If there is any category where more academic context can be assumed, it is Philosophology. While the name suggests it shouldn’t be taken too seriously, the subject does require some knowledge of the history of philosophy and philosophers relevant to the conversation.
So, contributors and readers alike, if anyone gets a little deep, feel free to pry for common, accessible language or explanations. My hope is that many people from all backgrounds (not only Christian) will find this blog interesting.
And finally, Christianity… I blatantly reveal that my worldview is Christian (at the risk of being misunderstood). My interest in postmodernism as a blogger is primarily religious… what does it mean for the way we view truth and how should Christians respond to it? My conviction is that Christians need to be a passionate part of the discussion… they must “understand the times.” This blog is a place for Christians to get into the conversation.
