The Andrew Klavan Show Is Critical Theory Infiltrating The Conservative Movement? | Carl R. Trueman
Dec 11, 2024
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Critical Theory Defined
- Critical Theory aims to revolutionize society, not just describe it.
- It prioritizes actions that destabilize the status quo, even if based on lies.
Utopian Vision
- Critical theory struggles to define its utopian vision.
- It focuses more on destruction than on building a clear alternative.
Modern Alienation
- Critical theorists recognize modernity's unfulfilled promises, like alienation from work.
- Industrial labor diminishes the sense of pride and value found in traditional craftsmanship.