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The Evolution Of Postmodern Thought | Helen Pluckrose

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Jun 22, 2020
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Liberal Societies' Progress

  • Secular liberal societies have advanced freedom, science, and equality over the last 500 years.
  • This progress made today’s social justice movement’s claims and methods distinct but often misunderstood.
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Identity Politics Shapes Activism

  • The social justice movement uses identity politics and political correctness in ways that differ from traditional liberalism.
  • Its influence is seen in actions like cancel culture and debates over cultural representation.
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Postmodernism Emerged From Upheaval

  • The late 1960s marked a cultural break with rapid social change and rejection of old certainties.
  • Postmodernity arose as a reaction to this upheaval, challenging narratives of progress and unity.
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