Postmodernity

Question 1

significant critiques of representative positions of “classic modernity.” Two such modern ideas that are being abandoned are:

Answer 1

(1) A single, reasonable “normative ethical method” is required if one is to make reliable ethical decisions.
(2) Human reason is able to be a neutral, objective judge of truth.

Question 2

argues that there is no reality behind the linguistic concepts we employ only social constructed concepts to determine truth

Answer 2

Nihilism

Question 3

———argue that there is no truth

Answer 3

relativists

Question 4

___________ or _______argues that all knowledge and ethical decisions require a radical faith commitment at some point, and ultimately this radical faith commitment cannot be justified (it is a “leap of faith”)

Answer 4

Coherentism or fideism

Question 5

We may not have a single “normative ethical method”, but we can and should still argue for

Answer 5

particular ethical beliefs.

Question 6

Some suggestions for making ethical decisions

Answer 6

1. Pray for discernment from God.
2. Gather the facts and determine the issues.
3. What does scripture say? Do other rules or principles have a bearing on the issue (for example, natural law or civil law)?
4. What consequences might follow from various alternative actions?
5. What type of person do I want to become, and how does this decision affect that?
6. What do others in the church, whom I respect, think?
7. What does my conscience say?
8. Discern your options and make a decision.