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Worldviews.

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  • 1Research Associate, University of Birmingham; Visiting Lecturer, Centre for the Study of Faith, Science and Values in Healthcare, University of Gloucestershire, UK, email a.j.gray@doctors.net.uk.

International Psychiatry : Bulletin of the Board of International Affairs of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
|September 12, 2019
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Humanity

Area of Science:

  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Theology

Background:

  • The search for meaning, purpose, and values is a fundamental aspect of human existence.
  • Historically, these questions were often answered through a shared Judaeo-Christian framework in the UK.
  • Postmodernism has led to a decline in trust in overarching narratives and a lack of consensus on existential issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the shift in how individuals and societies grapple with fundamental existential questions.
  • To analyze the impact of postmodern thought on the search for meaning and values.
  • To understand the fragmentation of shared belief systems and its consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of philosophical and sociological trends.
  • Historical review of religious and secular belief systems in the UK.

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  • Examination of postmodern critiques of meta-narratives.

    • Main Results:

    • A transition from a unified, faith-based approach to meaning to a fragmented, individualized search.
    • The erosion of traditional frameworks for addressing 'why are we here?' and 'how should we live?' questions.
    • Emergence of diverse, often conflicting, perspectives on existential issues, with some denying the validity of the search itself.

    Conclusions:

    • The decline of shared meta-narratives has created a complex landscape for existential inquiry.
    • Contemporary society faces challenges in establishing consensus on meaning, purpose, and values.
    • The study highlights the ongoing human need to address fundamental questions, despite the lack of universal answers.