In the introduction to Falling Into Theory, Richter points out that all discussions of theory are really debates, dialogues, opportunities for disagreement (and, we hope, agreement).
As Richter says:
"No longer does anything go without saying, and anything that can be said can be contested" (pg. 4).
"Theory, let me repeat, is the talk we talk when a consensus breaks down, when we begin to disagree about fundamental principles and to argue about which principles are truly fundamental... In a state of theory people ask us to define or clarify our terms and start contesting those definitions and categories." (pg. 9).
So treat this blog, and the class, as an opportunity to express your view, regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the theorists we read. This should be a place to explore, test, challenge, and create ideas. So don't hold back!
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