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Postmodernism and our current political climate.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:08 pm
How much has postmodernism/relativism contributed to the current political climate. I am beginning to think it has more than l've realized. I've tended to focus on what is objectively true but I have started to realize that is a losing battle because I'm playing by outdated rules. People create the truth they want to see and it's dang near impossible to get them to see differently. Throw in a press that also has no commitment to the truth and it feels like a losing battle.
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Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:17 pm to arktiger28
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How much has postmodernism/relativism contributed to the current political climate.
Postmodernism/relativism is the horse most of our politicians ride to get them to a place of power, prominence and wealth... But it doesn't mean they actually buy into the philosophy... Its merely a means to an end...
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...I'm playing by outdated rules.
Objective truth can be ignored for a little while but sooner or later it catches up with you. You simply can't escape it... Most people instinctively know this...
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People create the truth they want to see..
Most people see what they want to see...
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:20 pm to arktiger28
I noticed this within the last month or two as well.
I’ve always hated postmodernism in the arts for whatever reason but I hate it even more as a guiding principle for life in general
ETA: I equate it to trying to build a skyscraper on quicksand rather than bedrock. You need to have fundamental truths and constants.
I’ve always hated postmodernism in the arts for whatever reason but I hate it even more as a guiding principle for life in general
ETA: I equate it to trying to build a skyscraper on quicksand rather than bedrock. You need to have fundamental truths and constants.
This post was edited on 10/20/20 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:24 pm to arktiger28
I don't think it's the driving force. Most of these leftists don't think that deeply. They FEEL. And the driving feeling is equality and fairness over freedom.
The big link is the increase in female political power. Europe went first into the toilet with female leaders and now the US is getting there.
Females value equality and fairness and they don't give a shite about freedom because it scares the crap out of them.
The big link is the increase in female political power. Europe went first into the toilet with female leaders and now the US is getting there.
Females value equality and fairness and they don't give a shite about freedom because it scares the crap out of them.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:33 pm to Zach
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I don't think it's the driving force. Most of these leftists don't think that deeply. They FEEL. And the driving feeling is equality and fairness over freedom.
That a great take but do you not think that has roots in Postmodernism?
Posted on 10/20/20 at 3:46 pm to Zach
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Most of these leftists don't think that deeply. They FEEL.
Welcome to postmodernism
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