Postmodernism and Modern Thought

What does postmodernism primarily emphasize in its view of the world?

How does modernism challenge premodern beliefs?

What philosophical shift began to occur from around 1914, impacting views on truth and human agency?

What central theme does the Bible convey concerning truth and morality?

What is the key distinction between premodernism and modernism?

Postmodernism

Postmodernism views the world through individual feelings and desires.
It questions absolute truth, especially in morality and embraces a dislike for regulations.

Premodernism

Premodernism believed in the existence of a divine power (God/gods) as the center of life.
The dominant authority in premodernism was God/gods, the church, and tradition.

Modernism

Modernism emerged in the 15th century with the rise of Rationalism, prioritizing human reason over other ways of knowing.
Doubt arose towards the church and the existence of a divine power.
The focus shifted to human beings, marking a period called Anthropocentrism.

Modernism to Postmodernism

The devastation of World War I (1914) led to questioning human control over the world.
"Truth is whatever you think it is" and "I can be whatever gender or race I decide" reflect the resulting skepticism.
Postmodernism is characterized by a distrust of everything and everyone.

The Bible's Position

The Bible presents absolute truth, as seen in Isaiah 8:20.
It provides a standard for right and wrong, independent of individual feelings.
God's Word is the ultimate standard for truth.

Explore the evolution of philosophical thought from premodernism to postmodernism in this quiz. Examine key concepts such as individualism, the role of divine authority, and the implications of modern skepticism following World War I. Test your understanding of how these movements challenge traditional beliefs and views on truth.