Epistemological Decolonization of World History and Decolonizing the Conception of Modernity: Towards Transmodernity
Abstract
This essay explores the epistemological decolonization of World History and the critique of modernity through a transmodern perspective. It challenges the Eurocentric periodization of history, emphasizing the erasure and misrepresentation of non-European civilizations in the global narrative. By examining the ideological constructs underpinning modernity, capitalism, and colonialism, the essay advocates for a pluriversal approach to knowledge and cultural traditions. It also critiques the inadequacies of postmodernism in addressing systemic inequities, proposing transmodernity as a framework for integrating diverse traditions and fostering dialogue among cultures of the Global South. Through this lens, the essay seeks to redefine the future of humanity and knowledge production.