Just and Sinner Podcast The Rise of Skepticism (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 1)
Aug 12, 2024
Pierre Charron, a noted philosopher, dives into the inception of modern skepticism and its implications for today’s thinking. He explores the shift from certainty to doubt, revealing how humanism and the Reformation challenged established truths, especially in faith. Charron also discusses the need for a balance between science and theology, advocating for a critical, humble approach to beliefs. Furthermore, he highlights the tension between traditional and modern perspectives, encouraging an openness to evidence while maintaining conviction.
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Ideas Shape Culture
- Changes in academic ideas shape broad social changes like views on gender and the human person.
- Understanding philosophical roots helps Christians respond to modern cultural challenges.
Humanism Sparked Source Criticism
- Renaissance humanism's 'ad fontes' method questioned accepted medieval authorities by returning to sources.
- That source-criticism opened space for skepticism about long-held documents and claims.
Print And Literacy Democratized Doubt
- The printing press and rising literacy gave many people direct access to sources and critiques.
- Wider reading accelerated doubt toward traditional authorities and fostered intellectual independence.