New Books in Critical Theory
In Conversation: Epistemology, Critical Race Theory and Critical Muslim Studies
Jan 8, 2025
Stephen Sheehi, a distinguished scholar in Middle East and Arab Studies, shares insights on epistemology, critical race theory, and critical Muslim studies. He delves into the intellectual heritage of the Arab world and the implications of coloniality on Muslim identities. Sheehi discusses the intersections of race and Islamophobia, advocating for a decolonial perspective. The conversation further explores racial capitalism's ties to activism, particularly in light of recent events like George Floyd's death, and emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements in shaping a just future.
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- Understanding the epistemology of coloniality reveals how marginalized communities internalize neoliberal ideologies as natural within a capitalist framework.
- A nuanced approach to critical race theory and critical Muslim studies highlights the historical complexities of Islamophobia beyond a simple East-West dichotomy.
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Epistemology and Coloniality
The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding the epistemology of modernity, particularly how coloniality is both imposed and indigenously constructed. It explores how Muslim and Arab subjects often internalize neoliberal and colonial ideologies, leading them to accept these frameworks as natural. This internalization reflects a broader critique of how capitalism and racial capitalism shape the lived realities of marginalized communities. Such insights connect to the larger conversations surrounding identity and power structures influencing perceptions and knowledge production in the global context.
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