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theory-laden

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theory-laden
adj
(Philosophy / Logic) (of an expression) capable of being understood only within the context of a specific theory, as for example superego, which requires the apparatus of Freudian theory in explanation


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Bologne’s pretentious theory-laden introduction, in which he declares, “First and foremost, the works in this volume should be seen as an invitation to change our opinion of what constitutes love.
If a pretentious theory-laden art historian were judging it, she would win - but then again, she's got on the shortlist, so perhaps it really is being judged by criteria set by the American academic magazine October.
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