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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.
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- Postmodernists see Enlightenment's view of subjectivity as outdated and naive.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.
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.