“Imperialism leaves behind germs of rot which we must clinically detect and remove from our land but from our minds as well.”

— Frantz Fanon

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About Frantz Fanon

Philosopher • Martinican

Frantz Fanon was a Martinique-born French psychiatrist, philosopher, revolutionary, and political theorist. His work is influential in the fields of post-colonial studies, critical theory, and Marxism. Fanon's most...

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