Noun
critical theory (uncountable)
The examination and critique of society and literature, drawing from knowledge across social science and the humanities.
Instead of ideologically synchronizing contradictions, or assigning them to separate halls of the academy, critical theory seeks to articulate them. Russell Jacoby
In an examination of Fish's arguments, Hirsch attempts to demonstrate that "not only was a restoration of New Critical methods unnecessary, but that Fish himself had not managed to rid himself of the shackles of New Critical theory." Source: Internet
Critical theory and libertarian socialism: Realizing the political potential of critical social theory. Source: Internet
These writers share social theory perspectives that include various types of the following: * Critical theory is the examination and critique of society and culture, drawing from knowledge across social sciences and humanities disciplines. Source: Internet