Political Philosophy and Colonialism

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture related to political philosophy, colonialism, and individual empowerment.

Violence as a Cleansing Force

An idea attributed to Fanon suggesting that violence can free the colonized native from inferiority and restore self-respect.

Metropole and Periphery

A power dynamic where the metropole represents a center of power, while the periphery is often a former colony relegated to secondary status.

Violence as a Cleansing Force

An idea attributed to Fanon suggesting that violence can free the colonized native from inferiority and restore self-respect.

Metropole and Periphery

A power dynamic where the metropole represents a center of power, while the periphery is often a former colony relegated to secondary status.

Charisma

According to Max Weber, charisma is a special quality that makes an individual extraordinary and a revolutionary force.

Bureaucracy

A rational, anonymous, and rule-following system that prioritizes method over personal feelings, contrasting with charisma.

Existence precedes Essence

An existentialist idea by Sartre that humans are born without pre-defined nature; they create their essence through choices.

Detachment (Gita)

In Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, it means acting according to one's duty without attachment to the results.

Transitional Justice

Processes in a society transitioning from one political regime to another that address past human rights violations.

Independence must begin at the bottom

A statement by Gandhi emphasizing that national independence must start with individual self-rule and grassroots empowerment.