Question

Which of the following accurately describes modernism?

a. a belief in Protestant teachings and the literal truth of the Bible
b. an enjoyment of new consumer products and leisure activities
c. an emphasis on science and secular values over religion
d. an emphasis on the importance of prolonged formal education

Answer 1

an emphasis on science and secular values (gradpoint)

Answer 2

The correct answer is "C".

Modernism is a philosophical movement which arose during the late 19th and 20th centuries. It believed that the traditional forms of art, culture, literature, and religion were becoming obsolete in regards to the new economic, social and political environment that was present due to the industrialization of the world. In arts, Modernism explicitly rejected the idea of realism.