Conclusion

Many of the ideologies that are part of the postmodernist movement are evidenced in the three examples provided. There were obvious advantages and flaws that led to the postmodern era ending. While self-expression and subjective interpretation may promote individuality, there needs to be some foundation that allows the individual and society to determine absolute truths.  There is a difference between a search for meaning as opposed to the immediate dismissal that there is objective meaning. For society to function properly there needs to be structure and some type of accepted moral code which need to be objective.  The Nihilistic point of view in particular promotes anarchy and disrespect of others and life. A life with no defined value, purpose, or meaning does not promote fulfillment for the individual, but rather a sense of despair. The promotion of subjective truth encourages freethinking and interpretation, but there are certain absolute truths that need to be defined and accepted for society to have the necessary structure. People cannot just drift through life skeptical that there is no meaning to their thought or actions. Society should embrace the concept of subjective interpretation as it relates to preserving their individuality, but need some sort of foundation of objective truth and the meaning of life in order to seek fulfillment.