20th-century philosophy facts for kids
Philosophy in the 20th century (the 1900s) was a time of many new and exciting ideas! Thinkers started looking at the world in different ways, especially after big discoveries in science and math. Philosophy became more like a job, with people specializing in it.
During this time, philosophers mostly split into two main groups:
- Analytic philosophy: This kind of thinking became popular in countries where English is spoken. It focuses on making ideas super clear using logic. Analytic philosophers often work closely with natural sciences, like physics or biology. They believe science is the best way to understand the world accurately.
- Continental philosophy: This type of philosophy grew in countries on mainland Europe. It includes different movements, like German idealism and French feminism. Continental philosophers believe that to truly understand a problem, you need to look at its history and the culture around it.
Different Ways of Thinking
Many different ways of thinking and schools of thought developed in the 20th century. Here are some of the most important ones:
- Analytic philosophy
- Ordinary language philosophy
- Phenomenology
- Existentialism
- Poststructuralism
- Postmodernism
Important Philosophers
Many brilliant people contributed to philosophy in the 20th century. Here are some of the most well-known:
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