Putting theory, ideas, or concepts, into actions or any real or physical thing such as an object, economic structure, organization, etc.
Mostly used by the true political left as an alternative to the word based when they want to denote sincerity in their agreement or approval (based is meta-ironic), or when they want to applaud someone for their actions that support their ideals and theory. Synonymous with saying "unironically based".
It was coined by the greek philosopher Artistotle and popularized by Karl Marx and marxism, which is why it is popular on the true political left.
Mostly used by the true political left as an alternative to the word based when they want to denote sincerity in their agreement or approval (based is meta-ironic), or when they want to applaud someone for their actions that support their ideals and theory. Synonymous with saying "unironically based".
It was coined by the greek philosopher Artistotle and popularized by Karl Marx and marxism, which is why it is popular on the true political left.
Example 1: Putting theory into practice
Leftist 1: I volunteer at a homeless shelter and went door to door for Bernie in the primaries.
Leftist 2: Holy shit praxis.
Example 2: Based alternative
Shitposter: Funny monkey gif reject society, return to monke
Socialist: Based
Anarchsit: Praxis
Leftist 1: I volunteer at a homeless shelter and went door to door for Bernie in the primaries.
Leftist 2: Holy shit praxis.
Example 2: Based alternative
Shitposter: Funny monkey gif reject society, return to monke
Socialist: Based
Anarchsit: Praxis
by leftistmonke November 26, 2020
In performance studies specifically praxis is combining theory and practice making the reaction stronger
by ENC_Editor January 11, 2010
From Ancient Greek πρᾶξις (praksis): action, activity, practice.
In contemporary usage: “I'm going to tell you how to do your shit, and you should listen, because I have a degree in cultural studies.”
In contemporary usage: “I'm going to tell you how to do your shit, and you should listen, because I have a degree in cultural studies.”
A truly liberatory praxis must never fail to neglect the counter revolutionary tendencies of the running dogs of the imperialist petty bourgeoisie, but rather contribute towards the construction of a radically public discourse of revolution.
by mvc October 21, 2012
by Kakagea November 21, 2009
an unnecessary exercise put forward by the LA program at Guelph University to torture undergrad students
by Guelph LA Student January 26, 2011
Labor supporter: Stole my dad's wheelchair so he won't be able to vote Conservative this election
Fellow Labor supporter: Nice man, good praxis
Fellow Labor supporter: Nice man, good praxis
by Infinity Man December 28, 2019
A word that extremely-online Marxists and tankies like to use, that no normal person knows or cares what the fuck means.
Some edgy communist online started mumbling some shit about praxis and the finer points of Bolshevism vs. Trotskyism, and I told him to go outside.
by q359 July 25, 2023