Postmodernism and Science Perspectives

The video explores modernism and postmodernism, highlighting their core values and differences. Modernism emphasizes human progress through knowledge, while postmodernism critiques this by focusing on subjectivity and social constructs. The video discusses postmodernism's impact on science and its evolution into radical postmodernism, which integrates identity politics. It concludes with reflections on the ongoing tension between modernist and postmodernist values.

What is a core belief of modernism?

• Human progress through divine intervention

• Human progress through the development of human knowledge

• Stagnation of human knowledge

• Rejection of all forms of knowledge

Who were the original postmodernists?

• American scientists

• French intellectuals

• British artists

• German philosophers

According to postmodernists, knowledge is:

• A scientific fact

• A divine revelation

• A subjective social construction

• An objective truth

What do postmodernists argue about the scientific method?

• It is the only way to understand the world

• It is inherently biased and not entirely objective

• It is a perfect method for discovering truth

• It should be completely discarded

What is a major focus of postmodern critique?

• The celebration of modernist values

• The hidden dynamics of power and oppression

• The promotion of scientific objectivity

• The rejection of all cultural narratives

What is a characteristic of radical postmodernism?

• Emphasis on personal truth and cultural relativism

• Strict adherence to modernist values

• Hesitance towards making strong statements

• Rejection of all forms of identity politics

How did radical postmodernists view science?

• As a white male construct

• As a tool for spiritual enlightenment

• As irrelevant to modern society

• As the ultimate truth

What did Foucault warn about in his writings?

• The irrelevance of power dynamics

• The benefits of public punishment

• The threat of surveillance leading to conformity

• The importance of modernist values

What is a key idea taken from French postmodernists by radical postmodernists?

• The focus on hidden power dynamics

• The emphasis on objective truth

• The promotion of modernist values

• The rejection of all narratives

What challenge does radical postmodernism face?

• Embracing scientific objectivity

• Preserving modernist values

• Promoting a single cultural narrative

• Rejecting all forms of identity politics