Hydric Life A Nietzschean Reading of Postcolonial Communication

Elena Aho

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Elena
30 December 2024

Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500; Philosophy & theory of education

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This dissertation explores the issue of marginalization in cross-cultural communication through the lenses of hermeneutic philosophy and postcolonial theory, with a particular focus on the lingering effects of European colonialism on language and communicative practices in Latin America. I argue that colonialism creates a deeply sedimented, yet largely unacknowledged, cultural background shaped by inherited prejudices, against which contemporary issues of oppression, violence, and marginalization-especially of women-are framed. These colonial legacies often obscure their origins in imperial frameworks, making it difficult for postcolonial subjects to articulate their experiences of psychic dislocation and fragmentation. The discursive background in which these experiences are expressed is marked by multiple, conflicting traditions that further complicate communication.

To address this challenge, I turn to Nietzsche's conceptions of subjectivity and language as metaphor, proposing a strategic use of these ideas to navigate the unique difficulties faced by subaltern voices in articulating their experiences. I argue that while colonialism adds a layer of complexity to the philosophical discussion of language, the concrete political realities of Latin American history demand an approach to language that can both reflect and speak to the specificities of these historical and cultural contexts. By combining Nietzschean thought with postcolonial analysis, this dissertation aims to offer new insights into the role of language in both perpetuating and resisting colonial power structures in Latin America.

By: Elena Aho
Imprint: Elena
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9798348262488
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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