On Modernity in General and on the Main Obstacles to Modernity in Serbia in the 20th Century – and Afterwards Cover Image

On Modernity in General and on the Main Obstacles to Modernity in Serbia in the 20th Century – and Afterwards
On Modernity in General and on the Main Obstacles to Modernity in Serbia in the 20th Century – and Afterwards

Author(s): Karel Turza
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Sociološko naučno društvo Srbije
Keywords: Modernity; High/late modernity; Serbia; Sociocide

Summary/Abstract: This work offers, in the first place, a definition of the notion of modernity, then, a reconstruction of historical origins of that wide and longlasting ideal/spiritual and practical project, and the main theoretical views of the attributes and conditions of its contemporary existence. The analysis of the character of the main socio-historical currents in Serbia during the 20th century – based upon the above mentioned logical, theoretical, methodological and historical considerations – reveals the reasons why the project of modernity has never become a basis or, at least, a relevant orientational factor for human action/behaviour in the milieu.

  • Issue Year: 45/2003
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 117-140
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English