Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Orientalism, a foundational concept in postcolonial studies, philosophy, and cultural criticism, was introduced by Edward Said in his seminal 1978 book. This video delves into how Western scholarship and media have historically portrayed the East—or the Orient—through a lens of superiority, perpetuating stereotypes of Eastern inferiority and exoticism. Drawing from Foucault's discourse theory, Said argues that Orientalism is not just academic but a tool of Western hegemony, constructing the 'Other' to justify colonialism and imperialism.
In this explainer, we break down key ideas like Eurocentrism, Orientalist stereotypes in literature, art, and media, and their impact on postcolonial identity and global politics. Whether you're an autodidact exploring philosophy, psychology of cultural bias, or AI ethics in representation, understanding Orientalism reveals how knowledge shapes power dynamics. We connect these themes to modern issues, such as media representations of the East and lingering colonial attitudes in international relations.
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Orientalism, a foundational concept in postcolonial studies, philosophy, and cultural criticism, was introduced by Edward Said in his seminal 1978 book. This video delves into how Western scholarship and media have historically portrayed the East—or the Orient—through a lens of superiority, perpetuating stereotypes of Eastern inferiority and exoticism. Drawing from Foucault's discourse theory, Said argues that Orientalism is not just academic but a tool of Western hegemony, constructing the 'Other' to justify colonialism and imperialism.
In this explainer, we break down key ideas like Eurocentrism, Orientalist stereotypes in literature, art, and media, and their impact on postcolonial identity and global politics. Whether you're an autodidact exploring philosophy, psychology of cultural bias, or AI ethics in representation, understanding Orientalism reveals how knowledge shapes power dynamics. We connect these themes to modern issues, such as media representations of the East and lingering colonial attitudes in international relations.
Perfect for intellectual self-learners, students in humanities or STEM, and professionals seeking deeper insights into cultural criticism. This video is part of our series on philosophy, AI, psychology, and autodidactic tools to empower your learning journey.
If you're passionate about these topics, subscribe for more educational audiobooks and explainers on philosophy, AI, psychology, and beyond. Don't forget to like and share!
I have books on a wide variety of topics from philosophy to the social sciences to technology for sale on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play Books! All of my ebooks are currently discounted to $6. Just search either for Andrew Chapman or for The Autodidact’s Toolkit. Dive deeper into Orientalism and related concepts with my curated readings.
#Orientalism #EdwardSaid #PostcolonialStudies #Philosophy The Autodidact’s Toolkit also publishes books covering topics in philosophy, the humanities, technology, and sexuality. Books are available via:
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0CLKWMBVX?binding=kindle_edition&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_bs_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1762139065&sr=1-1-catcorr
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