Autotheory
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A challenge to the dominant perspective and theoretical framework through the use of subjective and autobiographical material. countable, uncountable
"Encounters with autotheory are not about a "warm fuzzy" effect for the reader: though possible, it is equally likely that one might be made distinctly uncomfortable while engaging honestly with the challenging analyses that autotheories present."
Example
More examples"Encounters with autotheory are not about a "warm fuzzy" effect for the reader: though possible, it is equally likely that one might be made distinctly uncomfortable while engaging honestly with the challenging analyses that autotheories present."
Etymology
From auto- + theory.
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