Critical theory

Critical theory is a social, historical, and political school of thought and philosophical perspective which centers on analyzing and challenging systemic power relations in society, arguing that knowledge, truth, and social structures are fundamentally shaped by power dynamics between dominant and oppressed groups. Beyond just understanding and critiquing these dynamics, it explicitly aims to transform society through praxis and collective action with an explicit sociopolitical purpose. Critical theory's main tenets center on analyzing systemic power relations in society, focusing on the dynamics between groups with different levels of social, economic, and institutional power.

Extends: [Critical theory](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Critical theory), [Conflict theory](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Conflict theory), [Frankfurt School](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Frankfurt School), Humanities, [Philosophy of technology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Philosophy of technology)