Meanings of Counter-economy, Counter-caring, Counter-education, etc. in Modern Society

Instructor

Cheong, Seonghoon

Ph. D. philosophy in Seoul National University/ former research professor in Korea University and former HK research professor in Institute for Urban Humanities, University of Seoul. Currently working as a lecturer in Seoul National Univ., Seoul National Univ. of Science and Technology. Published a number of journal articles about tension between diffusion media and success media in digital age, limit of communitarian community and realistic community in modern conditions, Problems left by the debate between Habermas and Luhmann, etc.

In “counter economy,” “counter-culture,” and “counter education,” the term “counter” means opposition or resistance. In modern society, where mobility technology has advanced, people enjoy material abundance, forsaking traditional communities’ cooperation, sharing, inclusivity, and hospitality. This lecture explains modern society based on the theories that analyse society, focusing on the “functional system.” Furthermore, it explores why “counter” is necessary for each functional system, such as education, economy, politics, culture, and arts. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of community movements as a counter and a complement.