Being and Becoming: A Critique of Post-Modernism

In this study the author scrutinizes the fundamental assumptions and presuppositions of the post-modern philosophical world-view that he claims dominates contemporary society. He synthesizes key developments in contemporary post-modernism. By taking the reader through various historical periods and developments which have led to the current situation, Centore shows how, that which is now taken for granted by the vast majority of people is not necessary for either philosophical or theological reasons. Moreover, he shows that post-modernism is not required as the rational foundation for personal freedom, privacy, and creativity. Centore offers an alternative solution to the basic problems that lie at the root of post-modern philosophy. The comprehensive, rational and scientific approach that he advocates would, he argues, render post-modernism irrelevant and unnecessary. Our intellectual and social-political life would be much better without post-modern doctrine and with a more rational, emotionally satisfying philosophy of being and becoming. Centore’s work is certain to prove controversial, but deserves to be given careful attention by anyone seriously interested in understanding the contemporary world.