Zahi Zalloua

Zahi Zalloua, a Cushing Eells Professor at Whitman College, delves into the provocative intersections of Frantz Fanon and Slavoj Žižek's philosophies. He unpacks how colonial violence shapes identity and critiqued liberalism's failure in addressing systemic injustices, particularly concerning Palestine and anti-Blackness. The discussion emphasizes the need for revolutionary violence as a response to oppressive structures while exploring the crucial role of imagination in forging transformative futures and fostering global solidarity among marginalized communities.

Zahi Zalloua, a Cushing Eells Professor at Whitman College and author of 'Fanon, Žižek, and the Violence of Resistance,' dives into the intersection of anti-colonial thought and psychoanalysis. He discusses how resistance often entails violence, contrasting the destructive and transformative aspects of it through Fanon and Žižek's perspectives. Zalloua critiques liberal anti-racism, emphasizing the need for a class struggle approach that transcends identity politics. He also links global capitalism to racialization and explores how Gaza serves as a catalyst for global political awareness.

Zahi Zalloua, Cushing Eells Professor of Philosophy and Literature at Whitman College, dives into the compelling intersection of anti-colonial thought and Marxist philosophy. He discusses how violence intertwines with resistance, challenging the liberal paradigm of non-violence. Zalloua critiques the shortcomings of liberal ideologies in addressing systemic oppression, linking this to rising fascism. He also highlights the importance of imagination in crafting radical change and the need for solidarity in global justice movements.