Metamodernism and the Return of Transcendence

Metamodern Spirituality #1

by A. Severan

The period known as Postmodernism is over. With it goes the pervasive cynicism, apathy, and nihilism that defined so much of American culture during the latter 20th century. Now, a new sensibility—called “Metamodernism” by an emerging consensus—has occasioned the return of various ideas long denigrated under Postmodernism, but also transformed by it. This Metamodern sensibility is characterized by a thorough reimagination of transcendence, and the exploration of new modes of depth and dimensionality for meeting the challenge of the contemporary meaning crisis. Such is the argument presented in this short but incisive text, as it tracks the development of this new period from the decline of Postmodernism to today. In addition, this analysis is supplemented by two accompanying essays that explore the Metamodern reconstruction of meaning through artistic mythmaking, with examples from contemporary art and literature.

Genres: Philosophy

90 pages, Paperback

Published March 25, 2021

Reviews

[Jacob Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this for a class and found it a great intro to metamodernism (and modernism/post-modernism, for that matter). Super approachable and contextualized for readers in the 21st century. Would be a good bookclub/salon read, especially for artists or politically inclined folks.

Honestly gets me kinda hype on spirituality 👀

[Маx Nestelieiev · Rating 4 out of 5]

по суті, це стаття Dempsey B. [Re]construction: Metamodern «Transcendence» and the Return of Myth // Notes on Metamodernism, October 21, 2014 + додані контексти, які більше стосуються постмодернізму і постпостмодернізму

[George O. · Rating 5 out of 5]

not new but good

A “new” movement focusing on art. The quotes are to indicate that Joesph Campbell was writing the same thing in the mid-20th century.