Decolonising Existential Philosophy: Considering disciplinary decadence within Western existential thought
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https://doi.org/10.65828/z3xz9y88Keywords:
Colonialism, decolonisation, sexual trauma, grooming, paedophilia, Nazi, disciplinary decadence, existentialAbstract
Existential philosophy is an infinite conversation across time and space, yet why are some voices idolised whilst others are exiled? This paper explores the encompassing phenomenon of colonialism through the lens of disciplinary decadence, advocating a paradigm shift away from a culture of exclusion and denial.
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