Question

page 161 6.2. identify the main characteristics of social organizations, including bureaucracies. fill in the table to highlight the differences between premodern, modern, and postmodern thought. complete the passage by filling in the blank(s). drag the word(s) below to fill in the blank(s) or use your keyboard to choose word(s) from the dropdown menus. premodern modern postmodern source of truth scientific mode of authority traditional nature of identity pregiven always in flux no ultimate authority supernatural personal experience discoverable rational legal*

Explanation:

• Premodern Source of truth: In premodern times, the source of truth was often considered to be supernatural. This was because religious and spiritual beliefs played a central role in people's understanding of the world.
• Postmodern Source of truth: Postmodern thought rejects the idea of an ultimate truth. Instead, it emphasizes that truth is subjective and based on personal experience.
• Modern Mode of authority: Modernity is characterized by a rational - legal mode of authority. This means that authority is based on laws and rationality rather than tradition.
• Postmodern Mode of authority: Postmodernism challenges the idea of a single, fixed mode of authority. It argues that there is no ultimate authority as different perspectives and interpretations are valid.
• Modern Nature of identity: In modern thought, identity is seen as discoverable. People are believed to have an inherent identity that can be uncovered through self - exploration and rational analysis.

Answer:

Premodern	Modern	Postmodern
Mode of authority: Traditional	Mode of authority: Rational legal	Mode of authority: No ultimate authority
Nature of identity: Pregiven	Nature of identity: Discoverable	Nature of identity: Always in flux