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On Entaglement - Posthuman and Indigenous Critiques of Modernity

Abdalla, Fatima LU (2025) STVK12 20251
Department of Political Science
Abstract (Swedish)
This essay explores the critiques of modernity from posthuman and Indigenous perspectives, exploring their convergences and divergences. It argues that both frameworks challenge the anthropocentric and dualistic paradigms that have historically governed Western thought. Posthumanism encourages ontological humility by recognizing the non-dual nature of existence and more-than-human agency, while Indigenous cosmologies go beyond being a critique in their origin as a land-based knowledge tradition. These perspectives shed light on the limitations of traditional sustainability models rooted in economic predictability and human exceptionalism. By examining notions of entanglement, and the different ways in which knowledge is understood and... (More)
This essay explores the critiques of modernity from posthuman and Indigenous perspectives, exploring their convergences and divergences. It argues that both frameworks challenge the anthropocentric and dualistic paradigms that have historically governed Western thought. Posthumanism encourages ontological humility by recognizing the non-dual nature of existence and more-than-human agency, while Indigenous cosmologies go beyond being a critique in their origin as a land-based knowledge tradition. These perspectives shed light on the limitations of traditional sustainability models rooted in economic predictability and human exceptionalism. By examining notions of entanglement, and the different ways in which knowledge is understood and transmitted in these traditions, the essay suggests that integrating these perspectives can lead to more holistic approaches to environmental governance. The research underscores the potential of cross-pollination between posthumanist thought and Indigenous experiential cosmology to explore new dimensions in addressing ecological crises. Key themes include the entanglement, land-based knowledge, and the need for a reorientation of ethical and political frameworks that respect diverse ways of knowing and being. (Less)
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author
Abdalla, Fatima LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVK12 20251
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
posthumanism, Indigenous cosmology, modernity critique, entanglement, environmental governance
language
English
id
9189696
date added to LUP
2025-08-07 16:27:19
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2025-08-07 16:27:19
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  abstract     = {{This essay explores the critiques of modernity from posthuman and Indigenous perspectives, exploring their convergences and divergences. It argues that both frameworks challenge the anthropocentric and dualistic paradigms that have historically governed Western thought. Posthumanism encourages ontological humility by recognizing the non-dual nature of existence and more-than-human agency, while Indigenous cosmologies go beyond being a critique in their origin as a land-based knowledge tradition. These perspectives shed light on the limitations of traditional sustainability models rooted in economic predictability and human exceptionalism. By examining notions of entanglement, and the different ways in which knowledge is understood and transmitted in these traditions, the essay suggests that integrating these perspectives can lead to more holistic approaches to environmental governance. The research underscores the potential of cross-pollination between posthumanist thought and Indigenous experiential cosmology to explore new dimensions in addressing ecological crises. Key themes include the entanglement, land-based knowledge, and the need for a reorientation of ethical and political frameworks that respect diverse ways of knowing and being.}},
  author       = {{Abdalla, Fatima}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{On Entaglement - Posthuman and Indigenous Critiques of Modernity}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}