G12 Postmodernism

Postmodernism is a reaction to:

• The evils of modernism

• The Enlightenment ideals

• The scientific method

• 1. Religious fundamentalism

Postmodernists believe truth is:

• Objective and universal

• Socially constructed

• A mystery to be solved

• Not important

Postmodernism denies the existence of:

• Gravity

• Objective knowledge

• Specific cultures

• All historical events

Postmodernists view language as a tool of:

• Communication

• Power and manipulation

• Artistic expression

• Scientific discovery

Deconstruction, in postmodern thought, refers to:

• Building grand narratives

• Analyzing hidden meanings in texts

• Conducting scientific experiments

• Following religious traditions

Modernism is characterized by a strong belief in:

• Social justice

• Religious faith

• Human reason and science

• The power of emotions

Modernism and postmodernism both agree on the importance of:

• Skepticism towards religion

• The search for ultimate truth

• The power of tradition

• Objective moral standards

According to the chapter, which philosopher is most associated with postmodernism?

• John Locke

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Karl Marx

• René Descartes

Critics of postmodernism argue that it:

• Encourages religious faith

• Promotes scientific progress

• Denies the existence of reality

• Values tradition over innovation

If a postmodernist says, "That may be true for you, but not for me," they are most likely expressing:

• Empathy

• Objectivity

• Skepticism

• Relativism