KnowraCritical theoryLinked fromLinked fromThe 19 pages that link to Critical theory, each with the reason it gives.All 19Related 11Narrower topic 4Compared with 4PositivismCompared with: Critical theorists argue that positivist methods can conceal the values and power shaping inquiry.Postmodern philosophyCompared with: It shares suspicion of power but often retains emancipatory aims that postmodern approaches question.French philosophyCompared with: Its distinct German lineage provides a useful comparison with French social critique.Speculative realismCompared with: Its emphasis on critique and social emancipation differs from the movement’s turn toward mind-independent reality.