28 min
The Philosopher of Authenticity: Fernando González (Deconstructing Dominant Cultures) The Nasiona Podcast
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- Society & Culture
Given the centering of Euro and Anglo authors, thinkers, artists, etc., and the deliberate attempt to conceal unpleasant and incriminating facts about history and other content taught K-12 and beyond, our education systems in the United States and Canada are still forms of forced colonial assimilation and propaganda.
In the spirit of decolonizing our education, we introduce to Fernando González, who has been regarded at one time or another as the philosopher of authenticity, the philosopher of somewhere else, the philosopher of South America.
Fernando González was a Colombian writer and existentialist philosopher who lived between 1895 and 1964. González is considered one of Colombia’s most original and controversial writers of the 20th century. His analyses influenced literary and cultural movements during his time, and have continued to do so well into the 21st century. And yet, he is unknown in the English-speaking world.
Today, we speak with Gustavo A. Restrepo Villa, executive director of Corporación Otraparte, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and amplifying Fernando González’s work, to learn more about this South American philosopher.
The Nasiona Podcast amplifies the voices and experiences of the marginalized, undervalued, overlooked, silenced, and forgotten, as well as gives you a glimpse into Othered worlds. Hosted, edited, and produced by Julián Esteban Torres López. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @JE_Torres_Lopez
Please follow The Nasiona on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for regular updates: @TheNasiona
https://thenasiona.com/
Original music for The Nasiona Podcast was produced by the Grammy Award-winning team of Joe Sparkman and Marcus Allen, aka The Heavyweights. Joe Sparkman: Twitter + Instagram. Marcus Allen: Twitter + Instagram.
The Nasiona Magazine and Podcast depend on voluntary contributions from listeners like you. We hope the value of our work to our community is worth your patronage. If you like what we do, please show this by liking, rating, and reviewing us; buying or recommending our books; and by financially supporting our work either through The Nasiona’s Patreon page or through Julián Esteban Torres López's Ko-Fi donation platform. Every little bit helps.
Thank you for listening, and thank you for your support.
Given the centering of Euro and Anglo authors, thinkers, artists, etc., and the deliberate attempt to conceal unpleasant and incriminating facts about history and other content taught K-12 and beyond, our education systems in the United States and Canada are still forms of forced colonial assimilation and propaganda.
In the spirit of decolonizing our education, we introduce to Fernando González, who has been regarded at one time or another as the philosopher of authenticity, the philosopher of somewhere else, the philosopher of South America.
Fernando González was a Colombian writer and existentialist philosopher who lived between 1895 and 1964. González is considered one of Colombia’s most original and controversial writers of the 20th century. His analyses influenced literary and cultural movements during his time, and have continued to do so well into the 21st century. And yet, he is unknown in the English-speaking world.
Today, we speak with Gustavo A. Restrepo Villa, executive director of Corporación Otraparte, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and amplifying Fernando González’s work, to learn more about this South American philosopher.
The Nasiona Podcast amplifies the voices and experiences of the marginalized, undervalued, overlooked, silenced, and forgotten, as well as gives you a glimpse into Othered worlds. Hosted, edited, and produced by Julián Esteban Torres López. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @JE_Torres_Lopez
Please follow The Nasiona on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for regular updates: @TheNasiona
https://thenasiona.com/
Original music for The Nasiona Podcast was produced by the Grammy Award-winning team of Joe Sparkman and Marcus Allen, aka The Heavyweights. Joe Sparkman: Twitter + Instagram. Marcus Allen: Twitter + Instagram.
The Nasiona Magazine and Podcast depend on voluntary contributions from listeners like you. We hope the value of our work to our community is worth your patronage. If you like what we do, please show this by liking, rating, and reviewing us; buying or recommending our books; and by financially supporting our work either through The Nasiona’s Patreon page or through Julián Esteban Torres López's Ko-Fi donation platform. Every little bit helps.
Thank you for listening, and thank you for your support.
28 min