Chapter 3- The Three P's

In chapter 3 we witness some of the fundamental properties of theories. Since much of this semester is based around theory, I found it more than acceptable to begin my first blog on the three P's. The first thing about theories we learn is that they are partial.  Meaning that theories only convey one part of the situation at hand. I defiantly agree with this definition, because we witness in life many different sides to different issues. Just because one side is voiced, does not necessarily mean that it is 'correct', but rather simply one side of the account. I experienced this allot when I worked summer athletic camps. Certain kids got into altercations with each other and I would have to be the one to put an end to it. Every kid had his or her side of the story of what happened, which may have been the true, but in reality was a partiality. The secound ‘P” meant that theories are partisan. Meaning that the theory is in favor of what is commonly known or accepted. This can also be applied to the kids who had confrontation between each other. Each of their stories for why they fought was in favor of what they personally thought to be acceptable reasons for fighting. Lastly we are taught theories are problematic. One theory can cause conflict amongst people, because of perspective and what is thought of as truth. These three P’s are good to keep in mind throughout this course.