Critical Theory §

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Pulls from Karl Marx’s Marxism

Critical Theory argues that philosophy is for people to understand and overcome the social structures that oppress them.

It argues that

• science is an instrument of oppression
• science should only be used to advance human rights and capabilities
• not to use science as the final perfect rule.