Frantz Fanon's "The Wretched of the Earth": a conversation with Lewis R. Gordon (Keywords: Violence; Race; Dehumanisation; Psychoanalysis; Intersubjectivity; Poetry)
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from The Philosopher3 weeks ago
Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth remains one of the most influential and provocative books on violence, challenging objective studies by examining colonial violence's visceral impacts on individual lives.
The Philosopherhttps://www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/frantz-fanon-the-wretched-of-the-earth
This conversation reflects on Fanon’s impact, emphasizing his unique approach to revolutionary violence and asking pertinent questions about who constitutes the 'wretched' in today's society.
The Philosopherhttps://www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/frantz-fanon-the-wretched-of-the-earth
Gordon reflects on his early encounter with Fanon’s work, highlighting the beauty of the writing despite not initially understanding its depth, which reveals the persistent allure of Fanon’s ideas.
The Philosopherhttps://www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/frantz-fanon-the-wretched-of-the-earth
Evans and Gordon discuss the continued relevance of Fanon’s questions regarding the nature of colonial violence and its generational consequences, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths.
The Philosopherhttps://www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/frantz-fanon-the-wretched-of-the-earth
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