> From: Gerald Levy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > A prerequisite for giving any theory hell by critiquing it is first > *understanding* that theory. well... 'Understanding' denotes there is a certain 'logic' underneath. What if there is any ? What if the so-called theory is a non-theory, as pomos themselves pretend by aiming at being the quintessence of 'deconstructionism' (of every theory, and consequently -'logically'- theirs as well ). In brief, what if 'that theory' is a non-sense?? > I haven't heard Doug give a critique of *any* > of the writers that he refers to. I have only heard him *dismiss* > those writers and their theories. Perhaps he does have a critique of > post-modernism but so far it reads more like sounding off between > beers. I think Doug can defend himself well. As far as myself is concerned, I am going to hang his piece on my door at the ISS; just to 'provocate' those newly appering 'fast track pomos' around. From your reaction, it seems it works well. Salud, Alex .......... Alex Izurieta E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Institute of Social Studies P.O. Box 29776 2502 LT The Hague Tel. 31-70-4260480 Fax. 31-70-4260.755 4260.799