We continue our discussion of Critical Theory with Michael J. Thompson, Professor of Political Science at William Paterson University. We revisit the main dimensions of this kind of thinking, and discuss examples of how it can be applied in the "real world."  We discuss what the term "radical" means in this context, and contrast this use of the term with its common, everyday usage.  We look more closely at the concept of "democracy" as it is commonly used in the media and public discourse, and contrast this usage with what the concept actually represents as it was envisioned in its "ideal" form by other philosophical traditions.  We discuss the contemporary usage of the terms "extremism" and "extremist" in American political discourse.  We close by revisiting the relationship of theory and practice as a key component of what it means to DO Critical Theory in today's troubled world.

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