Decolonizing Existentialism and Phenomenology: The Liberation of Philosophies of Freedom and Identity, by Jina Fast. Reviewed by Ikeoluwapo B. Baruwa.
Ikeoluwapo B. Baruwa
Journal of Critical Race Inquiry June 19, 2026 DOI: 10.24908/jcri.v13i1.21014 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Key findings | Argues that Fast's book successfully demonstrates the relevance of existentialism and phenomenology for decolonial thought, repositioning them as philosophies of liberation that engage with questions of identity and freedom beyond a Eurocentric canon. |
Abstract
Review of Decolonizing Existentialism and Phenomenology: The Liberation of Philosophies of Freedom and Identity, by Jina Fast. Reviewed by Ikeoluwapo B. Baruwa.
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