History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 427 - Brave New World - Shakespeare’s Tempest and Colonialism
Sep 3, 2023
Exploring the motives behind English colonization efforts and the perception of native populations. Examining Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' as a reflection on colonialism. Analyzing the connection between Montaigne's essay 'On Cannibals' and Shakespeare's play. Challenging the idea of Shakespeare as a colonizer.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
English Colonization and the Motives Behind It
02:25 • 6min
Colonialism and Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
08:40 • 8min
Montaigne's Influence on Shakespeare's Tempest and the Question of Colonialism
16:31 • 4min
Shakespeare, Caliban, and the Tempest's Colonial Themes
21:01 • 2min