A POSTPATRIARCHAL VISION: TRANSMODERN THEMES OF UNITY, GENDER EQUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE PERFECT NINE

Leyla Adıgüzel

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A POSTPATRIARCHAL VISION: TRANSMODERN THEMES OF UNITY, GENDER EQUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE PERFECT NINE

Authors:

Leyla Adıgüzel

Publisher:

Yusuf ÇETİN

Main Topics:

Edebi Teori

Journal:

Söylem Filoloji Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1414-1428

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001325858

pISSN:

2548-0502

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Abstract:

 This article aims to offer a transmodern analysis of the epic poem by Kenyan novelist, academic, and author Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo, who is often considered a strong contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, with the authors particular focus on feminism, unity, and critique of imperialism and Eurocentrism. In this effort, the study underscores the authors emphasis on the significance of unity with nature, globalization, sustainability, and family values regarding transmodern philosophy. During a significant paradigm shift in the relationship between science, ethics, and society, some contemporary writers and theorists introduced transmodernity, a new philosophical and cultural term that aims to surpass and integrate elements of modernism and postmodernism. Transmodernism redefines and provides solutions to complex and contemporary fundamental perspectives on peoples beliefs, cultures, economies, and politics. Considering this information, this study aims to analyse The Perfect Nine through a transmodernist lens, which encompasses all of the aforementioned topics, even though each one is worth examining individually. Because, The Perfect Nine is a notable example of transmodern writing in contemporary world literature, with its crucial teachings that aim to establish egalitarian and prosperous societies based upon harmonious and virtuous relationships between humans and nature. It promotes interdependence and unity, as key principles in this process. Blending folklore, mythology, adventure, and allegory, the book delves into the essence of God and human existence while recounting the myth of the Gĩkũyũ people.

 This article aims to offer a transmodern analysis of the epic poem by Kenyan novelist, academic, and author Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo, who is often considered a strong contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, with the authors particular focus on feminism, unity, and critique of imperialism and Eurocentrism. In this effort, the study underscores the authors emphasis on the significance of unity with nature, globalization, sustainability, and family values regarding transmodern philosophy. During a significant paradigm shift in the relationship between science, ethics, and society, some contemporary writers and theorists introduced transmodernity, a new philosophical and cultural term that aims to surpass and integrate elements of modernism and postmodernism. Transmodernism redefines and provides solutions to complex and contemporary fundamental perspectives on peoples beliefs, cultures, economies, and politics. Considering this information, this study aims to analyse The Perfect Nine through a transmodernist lens, which encompasses all of the aforementioned topics, even though each one is worth examining individually. Because, The Perfect Nine is a notable example of transmodern writing in contemporary world literature, with its crucial teachings that aim to establish egalitarian and prosperous societies based upon harmonious and virtuous relationships between humans and nature. It promotes interdependence and unity, as key principles in this process. Blending folklore, mythology, adventure, and allegory, the book delves into the essence of God and human existence while recounting the myth of the Gĩkũyũ people.

 This article aims to offer a transmodern analysis of the epic poem by Kenyan novelist, academic, and author Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo, who is often considered a strong contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, with the authors particular focus on feminism, unity, and critique of imperialism and Eurocentrism. In this effort, the study underscores the authors emphasis on the significance of unity with nature, globalization, sustainability, and family values regarding transmodern philosophy. During a significant paradigm shift in the relationship between science, ethics, and society, some contemporary writers and theorists introduced transmodernity, a new philosophical and cultural term that aims to surpass and integrate elements of modernism and postmodernism. Transmodernism redefines and provides solutions to complex and contemporary fundamental perspectives on peoples beliefs, cultures, economies, and politics. Considering this information, this study aims to analyse The Perfect Nine through a transmodernist lens, which encompasses all of the aforementioned topics, even though each one is worth examining individually. Because, The Perfect Nine is a notable example of transmodern writing in contemporary world literature, with its crucial teachings that aim to establish egalitarian and prosperous societies based upon harmonious and virtuous relationships between humans and nature. It promotes interdependence and unity, as key principles in this process. Blending folklore, mythology, adventure, and allegory, the book delves into the essence of God and human existence while recounting the myth of the Gĩkũyũ people.

 Öz Bu makale, Nobel Edebiyat Ödülüne güçlü bir aday olarak değerlendirilen Kenyalı romancı akademisyen ve yazar Ngũgĩ wa Thiongonun destansı şiiri The Perfect Nineın transmodern bir analizini, yazarın özellikle feminizme, birliğe ve emperyalizm ile Avrupamerkezcilik eleştirisine odaklanarak sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çaba kapsamında çalışma, yazarın transmodern felsefe açısından doğayla bütünleşmenin, küreselleşmenin, sürdürülebilirliğin ve aile değerlerinin önemine yaptığı vurgunun altını çizmektedir. Bilim, etik ve toplum arasındaki ilişkide önemli paradigma değişimi yaşanırken, bazı çağdaş yazarlar ve teorisyenler hem modernizm hem de postmodernizm unsurlarını aşmayı ve entegre etmeyi amaçlayan yeni bir felsefi ve kültürel terim olan transmoderniteyi kullanmaktadırlar. Transmodernizm, insanların inançlarına, kültürlerine, ekonomilerine ve politikalarına ilişkin karmaşık ve çağdaş temel bakış açılarını yeniden tanımlar ve bunlara çözümler sunar. Bu bilgiler ışığında, bu çalışma, The Perfect Nine eserini her biri ayrı ayrı incelenmeye değer olsa da yukarıda belirtilen tüm konuları kapsayan transmodernist bir bakış açısıyla analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çünkü eser, insanlar ve doğa arasındaki uyumlu ve erdemli ilişkilere dayalı eşitlikçi ve müreffeh toplumlar kurmayı amaçlayan önemli öğretileriyle, çağdaş dünya edebiyatında transmodern yazının önemli bir örneğidir. Bu süreçte temel ilkeler olarak karşılıklı bağımlılığı ve birliği teşvik eder. Folklor, mitoloji, macera ve alegoriyi harmanlayan kitap, Gĩkũyũ halkının mitini anlatırken Tanrının ve insan varoluşunun özünü araştırır.

Article Details

A POSTPATRIARCHAL VISION: TRANSMODERN THEMES OF UNITY, GENDER EQUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE PERFECT NINE

Authors:

Leyla Adıgüzel

Publisher:

Yusuf ÇETİN

Main Topics:

Edebi Teori

Journal:

Söylem Filoloji Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1414-1428

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001325858

pISSN:

2548-0502

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Article Details

Authors: Leyla Adıgüzel

Publisher: Yusuf ÇETİN

Main Topics: Edebi Teori

Journal: Söylem Filoloji Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1414-1428

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001325858

pISSN: 2548-0502

Issues

Authors:

Leyla Adıgüzel

Publisher:

Yusuf ÇETİN

Main Topics:

Edebi Teori

Journal:

Söylem Filoloji Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1414-1428

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001325858

pISSN:

2548-0502