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Episode #118 ... A Basic Look At Postmodernism

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May 21, 2018
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Postmodernism's Critique of Enlightenment

  • Postmodernism critiques Enlightenment's assumptions, like reason and objectivity.
  • It views these as a flawed phase in human thought, much like Enlightenment thinkers viewed pre-Enlightenment thought.
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Critique of Enlightenment Subjectivity

  • Postmodernists see Enlightenment's view of subjectivity as outdated and naive.
  • They believe our thinking is limited by cultural parameters, not just intellect.
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Rejection of Objective Reality

  • Postmodernists reject the Enlightenment idea of objective reality accessible through senses.
  • They argue knowledge is always from a biased perspective shaped by cultural factors.
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