Against Theory
Literary Studies and the New Pragmatism
152 pages,
©
1985
Paper $9.95
ISBN: 9780226532271
Published June 1985
Introduction: Pragmatic Theory Against Theory - Steven Knapp and Walter Benn Michaels Revisionary Madness: The Prospects of American Literary Theory at the Present Time - Daniel T. O'Hara Against Theory? - E. D. Hirsch, Jr. Toward Uncritical Practice - Jonathan Crewe Truth or Consequences: On Being Against Theory - Steven Mailloux Lost Authority: Non-sense, Skewed Meanings, and Intentionless Meanings - Hershel Parker On the Theory of "Against Theory" - Adena Rosmarin Intentionless Meaning - William C. Dowling A Reply to Our Critics - Steven Knapp and Walter Benn Michaels Consequences - Stanley Fish Philosophy without Principles - Richard Rorty A Reply to Richard Rorty: What Is Pragmatism? - Steven Knapp and Walter Benn Michaels
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