FROM HUMANISM TO POSTHUMANISM: THE STRUGGLE FOR SUBJECTIVITY IN FRANKENSTEIN

Abstract

In a world where andocentric ideas are prevalent, this study explores the interest in the state of posthuman subjectivity and its significance. Posthumanism gained scholarly acknowledgment as soon as it appeared in the media, and during the past few decades, views regarding it have been hotly debated. Given the technological advancements in civilization and the existence of artificial intelligence, posthuman cognitive capacities appear to be developing in progressive domains. A living myth, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, is a collection and sequel to a series of works that attempt to bridge the gap between the posthuman condition and its place in society. The primary topic of the novel Frankenstein is the role of a human-based civilization in creating a posthuman body and accepting that body as a co-creature to share this universe. It reveals that human-based societies primarily seek subjectivity for themselves. Finding more focused research that can bridge the gap between posthuman and humanist subjects is necessary. The theories of Michael Foucault and Rosi Braidotti are used in this research material to analyze the monster of "Frankenstein" and its struggle for subjectivity by revealing the reasons why peaceful coexistence between humans and posthuman beings is impossible.