Critique

A Critique is a evaluative analysis that evaluates, interprets, and discusses the merits (praise) and shortcomings (criticism) of a particular subject.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) provide in-depth feedback and insights into the strengths and weaknesses of a subject.
  • It can (often) involve a systematic examination of literary works, artistic creations, scientific research, or cultural phenomena.
  • It can range from being a constructive critique aimed at fostering improvement to a critical review that highlights significant flaws.
  • It can influence academic discussions, artistic movements, and public opinion by offering reasoned arguments and evidence-based evaluations.
  • It can include various methodologies, such as theoretical analysis, empirical assessment, or interpretative critique.
  • It can be presented in different formats, including scholarly articles, reviews, essays, or multimedia presentations.
  • It can address both positive and negative aspects, providing a balanced viewpoint that encourages further discussion and understanding.
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• Example(s):
  • a Literary Critique, such as an analysis of themes and motifs in a classic novel.
  • an Art Critique, such as a review of the techniques and impact of a contemporary art exhibition.
  • a Scientific Critique, such as a detailed assessment of the methodology and findings of a research paper.
  • a Film Critique, such as an evaluation of the narrative structure and cinematography of a movie.ch paper.
  • a Social Critique, ... (social criticism).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Summary, which provides a brief overview without evaluative judgments.
  • Description, which offers a detailed account without assessing merits or faults.
• See: Constructive Critique, Evaluation, Feedback, Literary Critique, Peer Review, Rhetorical Critique, Social Critique, Theoretical Critique.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/critique Retrieved:2024-8-2.
  • Critique is a method of disciplined, systematic study of a written or oral discourse. Although critique is commonly understood as fault finding and negative judgment, it can also involve merit recognition, and in the philosophical tradition it also means a methodical practice of doubt. The contemporary sense of critique has been largely influenced by the Enlightenment critique of prejudice and authority, which championed the emancipation and autonomy from religious and political authorities.

    The term critique derives, via French, from the Greek word (), meaning "the faculty of judging", that is, discerning the value of persons or things. Critique is also known as major logic, as opposed to minor logic or dialectics.

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