Compare and contrast the premodern, modern and postmodern views of knowledge production. Use examples to illustrate how each view understands reality differently

What will be an ideal response?


Essays should compare the premodern, modern, and postmodern views on the nature of reality. In particular, essays should examine the premodern views acceptance of one objective reality, and rejection of views that diverge from that reality; the modern view acceptance of one objective reality, with multiple interpretations of that reality. Finally, the postmodern view's assertion that reality is constructed and therefore there is not a single objective reality. Examples should be used to show a direct comparison between there perspectives. See pages 7-9 for a discussion of these views of reality.

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a. TRUE b. FALSE

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Impromptu speaking

A) is done with little or no preparation. B) is a synonym for extemporaneous speaking. C) is the best method when you can?t find any research on a topic. D) is good for long speeches on complex topics.

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