Thanks for sharing this story, it's moving. Head vs. heart is a very complicated art, but I'm impressed by the process - and strength of character.
Btw. the more I look into left-wing bourgeois intellectuals (Marx, Marcuse, etc..), the worse the self-hatred seems. And as you said, they want to burn it all down - and have no solutions. As is becoming very evident over the last 10-15 years. And they're being used of course, by other forces.
Hopefully, the even bigger dynamic is one of Rebirth and new Renaissance, that we might see early buds of already!
Loved reading how critical theory’s flaws came into focus for you. And California burns because: no accountability. 💯. Same with my English/Linguistics discipline and major. I’m asking your same question: how did critical theory (social justice, queer, Marxist, intersectional, etc.) take root and flower in my disciplines?
One major element: No accountability. Just research and publish to obtain tenure. There is no theory or framework for assessing the ethical impact of its driving social justice and Marxist theories, philosophies, and practices. Thru Project Luminas, I’m feebly trying to hold it accountable by first tracing how the critical, social, queer, and antiracist schools of thought developed and established themselves in my discipline over the last 40 years. Dig around first to identify and prioritize what needs to be uprooted later.
Would love to hear your feedback and learn more about your critical theory degree!
Thanks for sharing this story, it's moving. Head vs. heart is a very complicated art, but I'm impressed by the process - and strength of character.
Btw. the more I look into left-wing bourgeois intellectuals (Marx, Marcuse, etc..), the worse the self-hatred seems. And as you said, they want to burn it all down - and have no solutions. As is becoming very evident over the last 10-15 years. And they're being used of course, by other forces.
Hopefully, the even bigger dynamic is one of Rebirth and new Renaissance, that we might see early buds of already!
Loved reading how critical theory’s flaws came into focus for you. And California burns because: no accountability. 💯. Same with my English/Linguistics discipline and major. I’m asking your same question: how did critical theory (social justice, queer, Marxist, intersectional, etc.) take root and flower in my disciplines?
One major element: No accountability. Just research and publish to obtain tenure. There is no theory or framework for assessing the ethical impact of its driving social justice and Marxist theories, philosophies, and practices. Thru Project Luminas, I’m feebly trying to hold it accountable by first tracing how the critical, social, queer, and antiracist schools of thought developed and established themselves in my discipline over the last 40 years. Dig around first to identify and prioritize what needs to be uprooted later.
Would love to hear your feedback and learn more about your critical theory degree!