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Evolution of Philosophical Thought in the Early 20th Century
TLDR The early 20th century saw a philosophical debate between reason and irrationality, with a shift away from Enlightenment ideals towards questioning the limitations of classical rational thought. This period highlighted the influence of cultural biases on science and philosophy, leading to critiques of reason and relativism.
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The philosophical landscape in the early 20th century was defined by a debate between perspectives on nature versus culture, objectivity versus intersubjectivity, and the dissatisfaction with the legacy of the Enlightenment's emphasis on rationality, individualism, and the scientific method.
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The Enlightenment philosophers shifted towards reason over faith, but Nietzsche criticized them for replacing religious certainty with rational dogma, leading to later philosophers like Kierkegaard questioning the limitations of classical rational thought in understanding human existence.
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Kierkegaard emphasizes the importance of irrationality alongside rationality in human existence, highlighting the limitations of purely rational analysis in understanding complex aspects of life.
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Science is influenced by cultural biases and societal norms, raising questions about the stability of scientific theories.
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Science and philosophy are acts of creation, shaping our understanding of reality based on cultural biases and scientific paradigms, leading to a critique of reason itself.
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Reason and science are not absolute truths but rather relative to cultural perspectives, leading to critiques of the Enlightenment period for potentially justifying cultural imperialism based on narrow parameters of rationality.
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Reason was criticized for being used as a tool for cultural imperialism and invasion, leading to doubts about its ability to provide objective values and morality.
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The ongoing philosophical debate between reason and relativism has been a long-standing part of human history, with cultures shifting between different viewpoints over time.
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