Hyper-surrealism: A successor to postmodernism
by Pamatmat, Matthew, M.A., CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, 2007, 74 pages; 1445157

Abstract:

This thesis explores future philosophical directions after postmodernism. It explores contemporary culture through the lens of film theory, the arts, anthropology, history, and surrealism.

I call this successor to postmodernism hyper-surrealism, both as a way of looking at the world and as a specific period of history. Hyper-surrealism's historical period is the post-9/11 world, which is becoming increasingly hyper-surreal (Baudrillard's simulacra, plus surrealism). In surrealism, one may experience a sense of liberation that is lacking in postmodernism's prostration and hyper-reality's disorientation and skepticism.

I argue for hyper-surrealism as a successor to postmodernism. I expand the seed of thought planted by Jon Spayde in his short article "The Surreal Life" in which he proposes a "return" of surrealism to counter postmodernism's more poisonous, paralyzing, nihilistic aspects.

 
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SchoolCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS
SourceMAI/ 46-01, p. , Nov 2007
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsPhysical anthropology; Philosophy; Film studies
Publication Number1445157
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