Postmodernism and the Challenge to Enlightenment Political Thought: Reconfiguring Power, Identity, and Legitimacy Introduction Postmodernism emerged in the late 20th century as a complex, multifaceted intellectual movement that critiques the foundational assumptions of modernity, particularly those inherited from the Enlightenment. It is characterized by skepticism toward grand narratives, universal reason, and objective knowledge, offering instead … Continue reading In what ways does postmodernism challenge the foundational assumptions of Enlightenment rationality, meta-narratives, and universal political theories, and how does it reshape our understanding of power, identity, and legitimacy in contemporary political thought ?