Of Models & Intents

Any critique of social theories* is inherently problematic. For one, usually any elaboration on the theories excludes any explicit problem statement which the theory seeks to tackle. The result is that as soon as the theory has been propounded, bitter dispute arises about the theory. Worse part is that the majority of the arguement in absence of problem statement remains vague and direction-less.

One would like that all theories are rephrased with problem statement. This is best achieved by focusing on the intent of the theory. A detailed consideration of the theory and the surroundings can inform the interlocutors what proponents of theory intended to achieve, the intention being either explicit or implicit.

This intention then constitutes the domain in which the theory operates. Therefore any systematic analysis of a theory should consider whether theory meets the requirements of problem statement in the prevalent social conditions. Otherwise we have a mechanism-intention gap.

If this approach is taken, libertarianism/liberalism seems like a failure.

* Make it socio/politico/eco theory. I don't really care.