On the status of critical theory |
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Authors: | Kai Nielsen |
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Institution: | (1) Present address: The University of Calgary, 1800 Boulevard Pie IX, H1V 2C6 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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Abstract: | Critical theory, while remaining in part a scientific social theory, is not just a scientific theory. The nature and distinctiveness of its criticalness is depicted. The logical status of a rationally reconstructed Habermasian critical theory is displayed, defended from some traditional criticisms (including charges of historical idealism), and contrasted with both historical versions of critical theory and purely scientific theories. Whether the critical theory articulated and defended is Habermasian, or a more historicized critical theory, in either case it is argued that it provides a sound basis forideologiekritik against postmodernist scepticism. |
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Keywords: | reflection rationality interests enlightenment emancipation ideology ideologiekritik historicist legitimation domination |
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