Transmodernism

Transmodernism is a philosophical and cultural movement founded by Argentinian-Mexican philosopher Enrique Dussel.[1] He refers to himself as a transmodernist and wrote a series of essays criticising the postmodern theory and advocating a transmodern way of thinking. Transmodernism is a development in thought following the period of postmodernism; as a movement, it was also developed from modernism, and, in turn, critiques modernity and postmodernity,[1] viewing them as the end of modernism. [2]

Transmodernism is influenced by many philosophical movements. Its emphasis on spirituality was influenced by the esoteric movements during the Renaissance. Transmodernism is influenced by transcendentalism and idealises different figures from the mid-19th century United States, most notably Ralph Waldo Emerson. Transmodernism is related to different aspects of Marxist philosophy, having common ground with dissident Roman Catholic liberation theology.[3]

  1. ^ a b Cole, Mike. [1] Psychology Press, 2008, p. 68
  2. ^ Mura, Andrea (2012). "The Symbolic Function of Transmodernity". Language and Psychoanalysis. 1 (1): 68–87. doi:10.7565/landp.2012.0005.
  3. ^ Cole, Mike. [2] Psychology Press, 2008, p. 69