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What does 'Tabula rasa' mean?
What is a cataclysm?
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
What does 'congenitally' mean in this context?
Any violent upheaval especially one of a social or political nature
What are protagonists?
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What are the characteristics of the substitution of decolonization?
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What does Fanon say is the agenda of decolonization?
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Where was Fanon born?
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In what war did Fanon fight alongside the French?
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What does 'echelons' refer to?
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What does apartheid refer to?
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What is Aristotelian logic?
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What does evangelizing mean?
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In what work did Fanon witness colonial warfare?
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What newspaper did Fanon write for in Algeria?
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What does the first chapter of 'The Wretched of the Earth' focus on?
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How do the colonists originally keep their power?
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What did Fanon get his degree in?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Tabula rasa: Represents a state of having no preconceived ideas, akin to a "clean slate."
- Cataclysm: Refers to a significant and violent event in nature, impacting the environment dramatically.
- Congenitally: Indicates an inherent state, often connected to upheaval, typically of a social or political nature.
- Protagonists: Champions or advocates of specific causes or ideas.
Decolonization Insights
- Characteristics of decolonization: Unconditional, absolute, total, and seamless.
- Fanon's agenda for decolonization: Aims to reshape and alter the existing world order.
Frantz Fanon
- Birthplace: Martinique, a French Caribbean island.
- Military Service: Fought alongside the French in World War II.
- Context of Colonial Warfare: Witnessed firsthand in "Black Skin, White Masks."
- Contribution to Media: Wrote for an anti-colonial newspaper in Algeria.
- Education: Earned a degree in Psychiatry, which informed his views on colonialism.
Literary Works
- The Wretched of the Earth: The first chapter emphasizes the role of violence within the context of colonial struggles.
Colonial Power Dynamics
- Methods of maintaining control: Colonists originally established and maintained power through violence.
- Colonial context defined: Characterized by dichotomies that shape global interactions and relationships.
Social Structures and Theories
- Bourgeoisie: In Marxism, denotes the capitalist class owning the majority of wealth and production resources.
- Aristotelian logic: A traditional logical framework focused primarily on deductive reasoning through syllogisms.
Other Notable Concepts
- Apartheid: A systematic policy of racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in South Africa.
- Evangelizing: The act of converting or attempting to convert individuals to Christianity.
- Echelons: Refers to distinct levels or ranks within an organization, profession, or society.
- Notable declarations: The Declaration of Independence serves as a significant historical dictum.
Decolonization Action
- Initial step in the decolonization process: Violence is deemed the first line of action for transformative change.
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Explore the impactful ideas of Frantz Fanon regarding decolonization in this quiz. Delve into key vocabulary, definitions, and insights on the characteristics of decolonization and its significant figures. Challenge your understanding of colonial history and its repercussions.
