Week 8 - Discussion Question #1

I think thatexistence ofsocial inequalityfor particular groups of people and the need to fight for their equality was the main focus for the development of postcolonial philosophy.

There was a great need for education in philosophy for postcolonial thinkers because itwas the best way to overcome ignorance and inform struggling nations of the repercussions of their actions (Moore & Bruder, 2008, p. 581). Without education in philosophy, many postcolonial thinkers would not have the intellectual tools to fight for justice. Many countries have a lack of education because it is not considered a necessity for survival. Unfortunately, these countries may never find their way out of poverty or injustice without education. As important as education may...