Which 20th-century philosophical movement is characterized by a skepticism toward grand narratives and absolute truths?
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Postmodernism
Postmodernism emerged as a critique of Enlightenment thinking, questioning the idea that science or history can provide a single, objective truth. It often uses 'deconstruction' to show how the meaning of texts and social systems is unstable and dependent on perspective.
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