Postmodernism questioned traditional notions of truth and objectivity from "summary" of The Dream of Reason by Anthony Gottlieb
Postmodernism arose as a challenge to the dominant philosophical assumptions of the modern era. One of the key aspects of this movement was its rejection of traditional notions of truth and objectivity. Postmodern thinkers argued that these concepts were not as clear-cut as previously believed. They contended that truth and objectivity were not universal and objective, but rather subjective and contingent on various factors such as culture, language, and power dynamics. Postmodernism questioned the idea that there is a single, objective truth that can be known and understood by all people. Instead, it suggested that truth is relative and constructed by individuals or groups based on their perspectives and experiences. This relativistic view undermined the notion of a fixed and immutable reality, opening up the possibility for multiple truths to coexist simultaneo...
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