Key Objectives

Upon completing this chapter you should be able to

1.

Give a general characterization of post-colonial thought.

2.

Describe the basic events in the history of western colonialism and distinguish the Iberian model from the British model.

3.

Explain what is meant by Pan-African philosophy and state some of the views Pan-African thinkers have held on the nature of persons, philosophy, historiography, and the good life.

4.

discuss both the similarities and differences between the thoughts and experiences of native-Americans, African-Americans, and Latin-Americans.

5.

Discuss the connection and debate between post-colonial thought and feminism.

6.

Explain the unique features of South Asian colonial experience, especially that of India.

7.

Discuss some of the major figures in history who have attempted to give a voice to the marginalized and oppressed, such as Martin Luther King, Mohandas Ghandi, Desmond Tutu, bell hooks, and others.

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