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What does postmodernism primarily emphasize in its view of the world?
What does postmodernism primarily emphasize in its view of the world?
- The supremacy of divine authority
- The significance of traditional values
- Personal feelings and desires (correct)
- The existence of objective moral truths
How does modernism challenge premodern beliefs?
How does modernism challenge premodern beliefs?
- By promoting the authority of divine beings
- By elevating human reason above other sources of knowledge (correct)
- By advocating for a return to traditional values
- By encouraging reliance on collective societal norms
What philosophical shift began to occur from around 1914, impacting views on truth and human agency?
What philosophical shift began to occur from around 1914, impacting views on truth and human agency?
- A resurgence of faith in divine authority
- A growing skepticism about human control and objective truth (correct)
- A belief in absolute moral laws dictated by tradition
- An increase in collective societal responsibility
What central theme does the Bible convey concerning truth and morality?
What central theme does the Bible convey concerning truth and morality?
What is the key distinction between premodernism and modernism?
What is the key distinction between premodernism and modernism?
Study Notes
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.
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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.
