Showing posts with label Epistemological Hegemony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Epistemological Hegemony. Show all posts

Monday, January 14, 2013

Excellent essay on Epistemological Hegemony and Coloniality

Link: Excellent essay on Epistemological Hegemony and Coloniality

EH is a concept that I continually grapple with. It can be almost impossible to recognize from within. 


"Castro (2007) insists that Western knowledge is characterised by what he describes as a zero point view, a perspective that hides itself and implies that it’s not particular."


EH operates on multiple levels.


This is a good read.


Highly relevant/complimentary article:


http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2013/01/2013114142638797542.html