Abstract:Just as Césaire called for revolutionary practices that would put an end to colonization, its corrupt institutions, and its dehumanizing policies, his words still speak truth to a world marred by neocolonialism and rampant inequalities. His call for revolution continues to challenge us to create "a humanism made to the measure of the world." In this essay, I turn to his Discourse on Colonialism and suggest that his critique can still be useful for the twenty-first century. First, I provide an account of Césair… Show more
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