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Critical and Feminist Theories: Philosophical Assumptions

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Analyze the ontological, axiological, epistemological, and methodological tenets or assumptions of critical theory and feminist epistemology. Evaluate how critical theory and feminist epistemology are consistent with the values of your professional discipline. Integrate the readings from this unit into your post. Cite your sources using APA 6th edition formatting guidelines.

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1. Critical theory and assumptions - 200 words
2. Feminist theory and assumptions - 200 words
3. Professionalism consistency - 100 words

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Philosophical Assumptions

Critical Theory - originating as a neo-Marxist position from the Frankfurt School in the 30's from the likes of thinkers Theodor Adorno and Jürgen Habermas, critical theory was a position that forwarded that society must be studied, explored and analysed in a way ...

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