This assignment involves the review of multiple relevant sources in order to create a detailed essay displying a clear understanding of the material covered throughout the semester. Once the writer picks the essay question, I will then upload all relevant material.
Choose one of these essay questions:
Do you agree that the idea of ‘progress’ goes hand in
hand with European colonialism? (You need to make reference to at least three
of the five key historical thinkers on the module – Kant, Hegel, Marx,
Beauvoir, Fanon – and demonstrate that you have engaged in some depth with at
least one primary text by each thinker you have chosen).
OR
Given that the ‘great texts’ of
European political philosophy were steeped in racist, colonial and sexist ideas,
should we continue to read them today? (You need to make reference to at least three of the five
key historical thinkers on the module – Kant, Hegel, Marx, Beauvoir, Fanon – and
demonstrate that you have engaged in some depth with at least one primary text
by each thinker you have chosen).
OR
How does ‘othering’ operate as a mechanism of oppression?
(You need to make reference to at least three of the five key historical
thinkers on the module – Kant, Hegel, Marx, Beauvoir, Fanon – and demonstrate
that you have engaged in some depth with at least one primary text by each
thinker you have chosen).