Towards Liberation: Rethinking Power, Justice, and Sustainability Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Judith Butler's philosophical perspectives offer critical insights into the interconnectedness and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Let's delve into each and explore a sustainable alternative system. Colonialism: It involves the domination and exploitation of one group of people by another, often resulting in the erasure or marginalization of indigenous cultures and practices. Butler's … Continue reading Towards Liberation: Rethinking Power, Justice, and Sustainability Beyond Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Cracks in the Empire: The Interwoven Myths and Inevitable Collapse of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism

Roland Barthes, a seminal figure in semiotics and critical theory, provides a useful framework for understanding the interconnectivity and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Barthes' theories on myth, language, and ideology help elucidate how these systems are intertwined and why they may be inherently unsustainable. Interconnectivity Myth and Ideology: Barthes' concept of myth … Continue reading Cracks in the Empire: The Interwoven Myths and Inevitable Collapse of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism