The Psychoanalytic Critique of Cynical Theories (Part Two)
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One of the common criticisms of academic theory and Left-wing politics that you now hear is that these radicals see everything in terms of power. Thus, in their Cynical Theories, Pluckrose and Lindsay make the following claim: “They are obsessed with power, language, knowledge, and the relationships between them. They interpret the world through a lens that detects power dynamics in every interaction, utterance, and cultural artifact—even when they aren’t obvious or real” (15). Even though it is untrue that some of the postmodern theories they examine focus on power, it is important to ask why are these supposed liberal authors so interested in critiquing the critique of power relations? In other words, why do they want to downplay the real existence of power in society, and who are they trying to protect or promote?
The Psychoanalytic Critique of Cynical Theories (Part Two)
The Psychoanalytic Critique of Cynical…
The Psychoanalytic Critique of Cynical Theories (Part Two)
One of the common criticisms of academic theory and Left-wing politics that you now hear is that these radicals see everything in terms of power. Thus, in their Cynical Theories, Pluckrose and Lindsay make the following claim: “They are obsessed with power, language, knowledge, and the relationships between them. They interpret the world through a lens that detects power dynamics in every interaction, utterance, and cultural artifact—even when they aren’t obvious or real” (15). Even though it is untrue that some of the postmodern theories they examine focus on power, it is important to ask why are these supposed liberal authors so interested in critiquing the critique of power relations? In other words, why do they want to downplay the real existence of power in society, and who are they trying to protect or promote?