The article raises an issue that I would like to see developed further: the issue of power. The article deals with the Marxist POV, but i've long felt that the existence of power differences (not imbalances because I don't assume it must be balanced) is something that isn't discussed/taught. I have seen organizational power used well and badly, and I recall some discussion of other types of power (e.g., expert power, individual power), but if the Marxists are going to use it as a fundamental, then it seems to me useful to have a better idea of what it is, how to know when you have it (or not) and a rational/objective understanding of its proper use.
I was impressed with the dissection of Critical Theory, but I think one element is missing, namely the violent means that have been used by historical adherents and would be necessary to "correct" the power imbalances that this theory advocates. The negating of some persons rights to correct perceived imbalances only shifts the old victims to a new privileged position; in effect a role reversal. Rights are basically incompatible with this incongruous notion that can only reduce society to warring factions attempting to grab their claimed economic or social power.
The article raises an issue that I would like to see developed further: the issue of power. The article deals with the Marxist POV, but i've long felt that the existence of power differences (not imbalances because I don't assume it must be balanced) is something that isn't discussed/taught. I have seen organizational power used well and badly, and I recall some discussion of other types of power (e.g., expert power, individual power), but if the Marxists are going to use it as a fundamental, then it seems to me useful to have a better idea of what it is, how to know when you have it (or not) and a rational/objective understanding of its proper use.
I was impressed with the dissection of Critical Theory, but I think one element is missing, namely the violent means that have been used by historical adherents and would be necessary to "correct" the power imbalances that this theory advocates. The negating of some persons rights to correct perceived imbalances only shifts the old victims to a new privileged position; in effect a role reversal. Rights are basically incompatible with this incongruous notion that can only reduce society to warring factions attempting to grab their claimed economic or social power.