Talking Politics: HISTORY OF IDEAS Fanon on Colonialism
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May 18, 2020 
Frantz Fanon, a psychiatrist renowned for his analysis of colonial violence, shares profound insights on the psychological impact of colonialism. He discusses how his experiences informed his revolutionary ideas in "The Wretched of the Earth." Fanon argues that violence may be vital for liberation, exposing the brutal truths of colonial oppression. The conversation also contrasts his views with those of Marx and examines Hobbesian state theory, providing a critical take on contemporary politics and the complexities of imperialism.
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Hobbesian International Relations
- Hobbes's state of nature concept is often misapplied to international relations.
- States, unlike individuals, are not naturally vulnerable, allowing for different interactions.
Fanon's Perspective on Colonialism
- Fanon, like Gandhi, viewed colonialism from the colonized perspective.
- Unlike Marx, Fanon believed empire reveals the state's true nature: coercion and violence.
Fanon's Double Oppression
- Fanon experienced double imperial oppression: Martinique (French colony) and France (Nazi occupation).
- This shaped his view of raw coercion, devoid of liberty or rights.