Understanding Modernity: It’s Not Just a Timeframe

The concept of modernity transcends mere contemporary relevance; it embodies a distinct attitude and way of thinking that originated with the Enlightenment. This philosophical perspective prompts a deeper inquiry into the nature of human subjectivity shaped by modernity, rather than simply defining modern as what is recent. Engaging with Bruno Latour's assertion that 'we have never been modern' challenges existing debates in epistemology, inviting a re-evaluation of what it means to think like a product of this historical period.