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What is the core belief of postmodernism regarding truth and morality?
What is the core belief of postmodernism regarding truth and morality?
Truth and morality are defined by personal feelings and desires.
How did premodernism view the role of divinity in people's lives?
How did premodernism view the role of divinity in people's lives?
Premodernism centered around the belief in a divinity that governed existence and provided moral authority.
What significant shift occurred during the modern period in terms of knowledge and authority?
What significant shift occurred during the modern period in terms of knowledge and authority?
Rationalism emerged, promoting human reason over religious authority.
What phrase encapsulates the skepticism of control over the world that arose in the aftermath of World War I?
What phrase encapsulates the skepticism of control over the world that arose in the aftermath of World War I?
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How does the Bible's teaching contrast with postmodern beliefs about truth?
How does the Bible's teaching contrast with postmodern beliefs about truth?
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What does anthropocentrism suggest about the focus of human existence during the modern period?
What does anthropocentrism suggest about the focus of human existence during the modern period?
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In the context of postmodernism, what is indicated by the phrase 'I can be whatever gender or race I decide'?
In the context of postmodernism, what is indicated by the phrase 'I can be whatever gender or race I decide'?
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Study Notes
Postmodernism
- Defines the world based on personal feelings and desires
- Doubts the existence of absolute truth, including morality
- Dislikes established laws and traditions
Premodernism
- Belief in a divine being or beings (God or gods) as the center of life (Theocentrism)
- Authority resides in God/gods, the church, and tradition
Modernism
- Emphasizes human reason as the supreme source of knowledge (Rationalism)
- Emerged during the 15th century
- Shift from Theocentrism to Anthropocentrism - human beings as the focus
Postmodernism in the Context of Modernism
- Arises in the early 20th century due to the disillusionment of World War I
- Questions the control of humans over the world
- Proposes subjective views of reality such as "Truth is whatever you think it is" and "I can be whatever gender or race I decide"
The Bible's Perspective
- Presents an objective standard of truth (Isaiah 8:20)
- Provides clear understanding of right and wrong
- God's Word is the ultimate authority
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Explore the contrasting views of Postmodernism, Premodernism, and Modernism in this quiz. Delve into how each philosophy defines truth, morality, and the role of authority. Understand the biblical perspective alongside these philosophical movements.
