This course aims to clarify the philosophical concepts that have emerged in relation to colonialism, postcolonialism and decolonisation, while also interrogating philosophy’s entanglement with empire.
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This course examines the complex relation between colonialism and philosophy. By looking at a range of themes, concepts and thinkers both contemporary and historical, we will consider the dual role philosophy has played in justifying and critiquing colonialism. Thinkers we will engage with include G. W. F. Hegel, Karl Marx, Rosa Luxemburg, W. E. B. DuBois, Aimé Césaire, Frantz Fanon, C. L. R. James, Edward Said, AníbalQuijano, Stuart Hall, and Priyamvada Gopal.
What will we cover?
The historical background of the relation between philosophy and colonialism
Concepts such as eurocentrism, imperialism, decolonisation and coloniality.
Philosophical justifications and critiques of colonialism
The relation between philosophy and historical processes of decolonisation, the role of philosophy in anti-colonial movements and liberation struggles
The different philosophical foundations of postcolonial and decolonial thought
Marxism and colonialism
Philosophy and contemporary forms of decolonisation
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the historical and intellectual context of the emergence of postcolonial and decolonial theory, the differences between the two, and their relation to philosophy.
Comprehend the role philosophy has played both as a means of justifying and critiquing colonial practice.
To think about what it might mean for philosophy to be ‘decolonised’.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a beginners' course and will not require any prior knowledge. An open mind and a willingness to listen and respond respectfully to views with which you may not always agree are more important than specific levels of skill.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will combine close reading of primary texts with critical discussions. Students will engage with both theoretical writings and historical materials, and are encouraged to draw connections between these thinkers and contemporary political struggles.
The course will take place online. Recommended weekly reading is set but not obligatory.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You may be interested in:
HP242 Philosophy reading group: Adorno's Minima Moralia HP255 History of ideas: philosophy and the concept of globalisation
These courses will be taught online by the same tutor over the same six weeks.
Jessica is a postdoctoral researcher in philosophy. She has previously taught courses at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Education College and at Kingston University on topics such as philosophy and art, feminist theory, German critical theory and Hegel. Her primary interests are in critical theory, Marxism, postcolonial and decolonial thought, feminist theory and the interrelations between philosophy, sociology and historiography. She completed her PhD on the concept of history in the philosophy of Theodor W. Adorno. Prior to this, Jessica undertook an MPhil Stud at University College London. She was recently a visiting postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Social Critique at the Humboldt University in Berlin. Her current research focuses on theorisations of ‘globalisation’ and their relation to concepts of ‘society’ and ‘totality’ within both philosophy and sociology.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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