20th-century philosophy

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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1. What is the major philosophical movements?Analytic Philosophy, Continental Philosophy, Existentialism, Phenomenology, Logical Positivism, Structuralism, Post-structuralism, Critical Theory
2. What is 20th‑century philosophy?It was a time when thinkers asked big questions about life, the universe, and everything. They were influenced by events like World War I and earlier ideas from people like Nietzsche and Freud.
3. Why did philosophers split into Analytic and Continental groups?Analytic philosophers liked to study logic, language, and science. Continental philosophers focused on existence, history, and how people feel.

Phenomenology: A philosophical method focused on the direct study of conscious experience and the structures of awareness.
Linguistic Turn: A major shift in philosophy emphasizing language as the primary focus for understanding thought and reality.
Post-structuralism: A critical approach that questions stable meanings, universal truths, and fixed identities, often analyzing power structures.