Epistemic Decolonization: A Critical Investigation into the Anticolonial Politics of Knowledge

Epistemic Decolonization explores how knowledge can be decolonized, introducing critical and philosophical approaches. It argues that the predominant approach leads to intractable problems and investigates the political and scientific work of Frantz Fanon and Amílcar Cabral to offer a way out.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

European colonization has had a profound impact on the acquisition, formation, and destruction of diverse ways of knowing. In recent years, scholars and activists have increasingly raised the question of how knowledge can be decolonized. Epistemic Decolonization is a book that explores this critical issue from a philosophical and critical perspective.

The book begins by introducing the reader to the wide range of approaches to epistemic decolonization, providing concrete examples along the way. It argues that the predominant contemporary approach to epistemic decolonization leads to various intractable theoretical and practical problems.

To address these challenges, the book delves into the political and scientific work of Frantz Fanon and Amílcar Cabral. It demonstrates how their philosophical commitments can help guide individuals out of the practical and theoretical issues faced by the current dominant orientation.

In conclusion, Epistemic Decolonization offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about epistemic decolonization. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the topic, offering insights into the various approaches and challenges involved. By examining the work of Fanon and Cabral, the book demonstrates how their philosophical commitments can help lead us toward a more decolonized and equitable world.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030499648
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020