General Readings

Question 1

Theory as being inductive but also deductive. Geography in a constant identity crisis. Aims to shine a light on the unknown.

Answer 1

Peet, 1998

Question 2

Three primary functions of theory: EDI. Praxis as the translation of theory into practice in the real world. Philosophy is the theory of theories.

Answer 2

Hubbard et al. 2002

Question 3

Proposes the idea of situated knowledge, essentially place within the context of the author writing it. No claims to objective knowledge, but a more honest production of knowledge.

Answer 3

Harraway, 1991

Question 4

Outlines structuralism focussing on depth, whilst post structuralism as breath. Sub surface vs surface analysis. Structure vs relations.

Answer 4

Murdoch, 2006

Question 5

Outlines a concept as articulating the essence of something. Term is a black box of meaning, becomes a concept when this black box is studied.

Answer 5

Ophir, 2012

Question 6

EDI?

Answer 6

Explain. Describe. Interpret.

Question 7

Set of statements that explain or interpret something. Geography as highly reflexive of theory. Theory explosion in the 1980s.

Answer 7

Barnett, 2009

Question 8

Theory as a contested concept that constitutes the way we understand the world. There is no reality we can know that is separate from our representations.

Answer 8

Graham, 2005