Discourse on Colonialism Questions and Answers
Discourse on Colonialism
Why does Cesaire believe there's an infinite distance between colonization and civilization?
Cesaire says that "between colonization and civilization there is an infinite difference" because he wants to challenge the Western preconception that colonization is the best way of establishing...
Discourse on Colonialism
How does Césaire define colonialism in "Discourse on Colonialism"?
One aspect of Cesaire's definition of colonialism includes the denunciation of colonialism as altruistic philanthropy and evangelicalism. He maintains that the colonial powers' prejudice and...
Discourse on Colonialism
Does Césaire build on Marx's ideas in Discourse on Colonialism?
Césaire builds on Marx's ideas by expanding Marxist ideology to address colonialism, fascism, and revolution in his Discourse on Colonialism. He reinterprets Western history to highlight the links...