Orientalism in Philosophy

E. Said’s Legacy and the Contribution of Postcolonial Studies

Abstract

Postcolonial studies, critical and active heirs of the legacy of Edward Said, offer an
indispensable critical perspective to approach the philosophies of India and China. The
purpose of this paper is to show how Orientalism operates in the philosophical training
of our academic environment, to analyze the progress and perspectives of postcolonial
studies regarding the philosophies of India and China, and to reflect on the challenges
of getting away from Orientalism, particularly from a Latin American perspective,
which, due to its inherent cultural identity discomfort adds complexity to the issue and
bears a promising potential.