Vpliv modernistične miselnosti na razvoj postmodernega socialnega dela

slovenian

2020

volume 59, issue 1

constructivism   exclusion   individualism   modernity   philosophy   pluralisation

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za socialno delo

The author presents the impact of postmodern philosophy on social work and the importance of understanding this philosophy when solving problems caused by the changes in everyday life, individualisation of life processes, disintegration of the primary (family) life, and the lack of material as well as personal sources of support and help, which were the domain of family and local community in premodern society. The importance of postmodern philosophy, which is understood as the democratisation of personal choices and their life processes, is analysed. Postmodern views correlate with the inclusive societal culture and social cohesion, which are important work areas of social work. The paradigm shift to postmodern social work is expressed in the abandoning or complementation of traditional concepts, which were based on paternalism, while social factors of exclusion were transformed into deficits of individuals and personal weaknesses. This is a study of modern discourse with the emphasis on scientific criticism of universal and absolute - traditional and modern - mentality. The article takes a critical approach towards the reproach of postmodern science that the radicalisation of reality, truth, and morale pluralisation leads to an uncontrollable social chaos.

18.06.2020