International scientific conference ‘Certain End of the End of History’

The Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts will host the international scientific conference titled ‘Certain End of the End of History’ at the SASA Grand Hall, on Friday, 8 December, at 10 a.m.

The end of history has been alluded to by various important authors in the course of modernity and has always provoked discussions which usurped disparate domains. The same allusion includes analysis of the dynamics of modernity, and the meaningful movements of history, i.e., its contradictory dynamics, but also giving a particular theme to the present, which has always represented a perspective for considering the projected finalization of history.

‘The End of History’ concept has not stopped provoking discussions, and it cannot be omitted from the list of the most important topics. According to that, it is not accidental that the same topic is the subject of modern discussions. It is at the same time current and explosive issue, which enables fresh critical reflections on the present. Taking into account that social, economic, political, technological and cultural conditions have profoundly changed (including such phenomena as the pandemic and ongoing wars), it is necessary to rethink contradictory meanings of the above-mentioned phrase which determines our attitude toward the future.

There are completely opposing standpoints concerning the ‘the end of history’ concept, starting with ideological considerations (the undeniable triumph of a certain concept of history which has become a pattern for all) to a complete disregard of the importance of this phrase (history is without any directions and chaotic). Neither can we ignore the same evaluations, nor can we ignore different meanings building on the history finalization. Simultaneously, for the purpose of making it relevant and concrete related to the meaning of the end of history, a profound, open and plural discussion on possibilities and a chosen topic is necessary. It is possible to approach it only with respect to multidisciplinary aspects, which requires the cooperation of experts in different disciplines.

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