Exploring Subjects at the Intersection of Critical Thought, Text, and Technology
The content and scope of the writing on criticism.com covers a diverse range of papers, essays, and blog posts exploring subjects at the intersection of critical thought, text, and technology. The site strives to present insightful analysis and discussion on topics like these:
- Technology and Media Culture: Examining the impact of new media and technology on society and culture.
- Psychology and Philosophy: Exploring critical perspectives within these fields, including a Wittgensteinian approach to discourse analysis and critiques of psychoanalysis.
- Linguistics, Literature, and Literary Criticism: Analyzing the structure and function of language, literary works, and critical theory, including discussions of structuralism and discourse analysis.
- Public Policy: Presenting critical examinations of public policy.
In essence, criticism.com carves out a space for engaging with academic and theoretical writing on critical subjects, all in an attempt to foster a deeper understanding of their implications for culture and society.
Focus on Critical Analysis
The website contains numerous examples of writing that exemplify its focus on critical analysis:
- “Max Weber’s View of Objectivity in Social Science”: An essay exploring the concept of objectivity in Weber’s work.
- “Interpretation and Indeterminacy in Discourse Analysis”: This essay argues that the exact meaning of an utterance in a contextualized exchange is often indeterminate.
- “The Myth of Psychoanalysis: Wittgenstein Contra Freud”: An essay challenging the application of Freudian psychoanalysis to resolving psychological problems.
- “Topical Structure Analysis of Accomplished English Prose”: A study analyzing the topical structure of well-written essays to understand how they achieve coherence.
These examples showcase the depth and variety of critical writing found on criticism.com, inviting readers to engage with theoretical reflections on significant cultural and intellectual issues.
Weber’s View of Objectivity in Social Science
Interpretation and Indeterminacy in Discourse Analysis
The Myth of Psychoanalysis: Wittgenstein Contra Freud
A Wittgensteinian Approach to Discourse Analysis
Interpretation and Indeterminacy
A Wittgensteinian Approach to Discourse Analysis
Abstract: Topical Structure Analysis of Accomplished English Prose
Foucault: A Lover’s Discourse About Madness and the Media
Walking into the city.
The Vignettes in Critic’s Notebook
Linguistics for Writers and Editors