The Revolution of the Practice of Payment

The essay explores the longstanding tension between real and symbolic, material and meaning within cultural theory, referencing influential philosophers and sociologists. It critiques the traditional view of their relationship as oppositional, proposing that practice theory offers a more unified perspective. By examining the works of theorists like Reckwitz and Shove & Pantzar, the author argues for an inclusive approach that reconciles these categories, highlighting the evolution of thought in cultural studies.