The Dangers of Postmodernity — A Philosophical Response

Abstract

In this paper some key dangers presented by patterns of existence in the postmodern lifeworld, are identified. These dangers consist of symbolic arrest, epistemological nihilism, and technological innovations such as cyborgs and "artilects". It is further argued that such dangers can be obviated by a refoundational philosophical response. (A response of this kind is one which links cognition to constants bond up with the nature of human embodiment, but which allows that these constants are activated in contrasting ways under different historical conditions.)