Open AccessThe Question of the Colonies
Author(s) -
Paul Ricœur
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
études ricoeuriennes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2156-7808
DOI - 10.5195/errs.2021.551
Subject(s) - colonialism , independence (probability theory) , reflection (computer programming) , state (computer science) , history , political science , sociology , law , computer science , mathematics , algorithm , statistics , programming language
In this anti-colonial treatise, Ricœur reflects on the responsibility of every French citizen and of the French state with respect to colonialism. He establishes five principles that should guide his readers in their reflection on this issue and expresses his support for the independence of the colonies.