Which of the Following Statements Best Defines the Critical Theory

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines the critical theory philosophy of education?

• A) Critical theory philosophy is defined by its criticism of the existentialist philosophy and a movement towards more traditional standards and student achievement.
• B) Critical theory philosophy is defined by the concepts that students should be able to view both sides of issues from a critical perspective and see the gestalt of concepts.
• C) Critical theory philosophy is best defined by its critical stance to the social reconstruction movement in the 1930s and its socialist leanings.
• D) Critical theory philosophy is best defined as a social philosophy oriented toward using education to increase human freedom from domination by society's social, economic, and political elites.
• E) None are correct

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