Also Quote by Brad Holland
“Postmodernists believe that truth is myth, and myth, truth. This equation has its roots in pop psychology. The same people also believe that emotions are a form of reality. There used to be another name for this state of mind. It used to be called psychosis.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests that postmodern thought equates truth with myth and treats emotions as reality, a view historically labeled as psychosis.
In simple terms: Postmodernism blurs truth, myth, and emotion, once called psychosis.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the danger of conflating subjective feeling with objective truth.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
truth
emotion
modernism
Mood
critical
reflective
cautious
Type
analytical
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- therapy sessions
- media analysis
- personal introspection
- political discourse
Key Concepts
relativism
subjectivity
mental health
cognitive distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate subjective experience from factual truth?
- What safeguards protect against labeling emotional insight as psychosis?
A Different Perspective
Such equations can undermine shared reality and rational discourse.
