Blind to Our Assumptions: The Importance of Ideas

We live in turbulent times with unrest, a lack of direction, and a widespread sense of intellectual and moral chaos. Is it possible to understand what is going on in our secular and individualistic culture? And if so, how should we, as followers of Christ, respond to this moment in history? This Master Class helps you to understand what is happening in European culture, why it is happening, and gives you a way forward on how to respond as a follower of Jesus.

This is part 1 of a 5-part series on How Can We Understand the Chaos in Contemporary Culture?

Ideas are crucial in the lives of individuals and for the forming of a culture. But most people are blind to the basic ideas—or assumptions—that make up the foundation of their own way of living. It is therefore crucial to understand the role of ideas and to identify the ideas that are forming our contemporary culture.