Philosophy of liberation
Latin America, from the 1970s
It examines dependency, exclusion, and the conditions of emancipatory philosophical practice.
Historical context
Philosophy of liberation took shape in Latin America in twentieth-century debates over dependency, coloniality, and exclusion.
Overview
An institution can be described through its official rules or through its effects on excluded people. The shift in perspective raises questions about who can participate and who defines the categories of analysis.
Main claims
Experiences of exclusion and dependency should inform philosophical criticism of institutions.
Debates and nuances
Its authors disagree about method, sources, and relations to other critical traditions.
This entry provides educational context.