Edward Said
His theory of Orientalism is mentioned in relation to Westerners blaming external factors for actions.
Videos Mentioning Edward Said
The Roots of Identity Politics: A Conversation with Yascha Mounk (Episode #336)
Sam Harris
Palestinian-American scholar who used Foucault's tools to critique Western discourse on the East in his book 'Orientalism'.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as a reference point for the potentially sensitive colonial themes in Wilbur Smith's novel.
Israel, Hamas, and the Battle for Civilization | Sam Harris & Douglas Murray
Sam Harris
His theory of Orientalism is mentioned in relation to Westerners blaming external factors for actions.
How To Stop Wasting Time: The 5-Step Productivity System To Organize Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A key figure in postcolonial theory, whose work influenced many humanities students in the 2000s, as noted by Cal Newport during his grad school years.
The Books I Read In December | 2021
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to 'When the Lion Feeds', implying that individuals sensitive to post-colonial perspectives might find the book objectionable.