Dark Academe

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A critical examination of dark academe reveals its detrimental impact on democracy and education. By employing contemporary theories such as affect theory, queer epistemology, and critical race theory, the book argues that dark academe undermines democratic education and critical citizenship. It advocates for a reevaluation of theoretical approaches in the humanities to confront the pervasive negativity in higher education. The text highlights how neoliberal influences stifle intellectual growth and critique, emphasizing the urgent need for transformative understanding in these challenging times.