What are some critical and theoretical approaches to the reading of texts?

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There's no 'recipe' or simple answer. It would be helpful if you could say a little about the kinds of texts you have in mind. Are you mainly concerned with literary or historical texts, for example, or with other kinds of texts?

I'd suggest plenty of critical reading. In that way you can discover how others have read critically.

In general terms I'd suggest this:

1. Know the background; know your facts.

2. Be alert. For example, always check (with secondary works) when they were written, so that you are aware of the intellectual fashions and preoccupations of the time.

3. Use your common sense and reasoning abilities.

I hope this is of some help.

Joncey

 

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