So I've just started working on my Master's Degree at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, and my first assignment was to define postmodernism in 75-100 words. Here's what I came up with:
Postmodernism (as a way of thinking) is a reaction to modernism and at it's core is the intellectual commitment to categorically reject any and all claims of authoritative, objective or universal truth in favor of each individual interpreting all data for themselves and coming to their own conclusion of what is "true" relative to their own experiences, upbringing, community and preferences. Because "truth" is subject to each individual's decision, all versions of the "truth" are viewed as equally valid, acceptable and beyond critique. In the postmodern world, the only absolute is that nothing is absolute.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Until next time - RevPhil
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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