Question

Compare and contrast the salient features of Modernism and Postmodernism in detail with appropriate philosophical reason

Answer 1

Explanation:

Modernism and Postmodernism have some considerable differences that can be compared.

Modernism started as a concept in 19th century and after the first world war, this had huge impact on the lives of people. Modernism is the transformation of lifestyle in terms of technology and knowledge gained from logical and rational means.

On the other hand Postmodernism concept emerged in the late 20th-century and focused on philosophy arts and architecture and coitized the scientific approach that was the key driver of modernism

Answer 2

While Modernism Adheres to Western hegemonic values, Postmodernism Contests Western hegemonic values.

• Modernism is a period that began in the 17th century with the transition from feudalism to capitalism, and the period after modernity is called Postmodernism.
• The differences between both concepts are -

1. Modernism emphasizes on interiority and postmodernism lays emphasis on exteriority
2. Modernism has a complete focus on the writer while Postmodernism has on the reader
3. Modernism follows Alienation, while Postmodernism follows the collective voices
4. Modernism consist of idiosyncratic language while postmodernism has a simple language
5. in modernism writings are is self-contained and in latter writings are open and intertextual