Holistic Interactionism reminds me of many theories which begin with good intentions- most notably the classic philosophical debate of rationalism, championed by Descartes, and empiricism, fleshed out by Locke.
While many philosophers today agree that not all knowledge is innate, or conversely, that all knowledge is aquired by perception of the senses, many refuse to settle on a muddled and mysterious mix of both.
Holistic Interactionism does just this- taking two concepts, and deluding them of political charge, in a way that results in a user-friendly, conflict avoiding, theory which seems to sit back and admire the mystery of how humans behave and what causes them to do so.
[Holistic Interactionism]...It has a veneer of moderation...safe conduct across the politicized minefield of modern academic life."
In my opinion, any theory which is celebrated for its "safe conduct across the politicized minefield of modern academic life" is not academia, as the truth should neither be avoided nor inadequately concluded.
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