Thierry Hoquet

Thierry Hoquet is a contemporary French philosopher known for his work on the intersections of philosophy, colonialism, and postcolonial thought. In his recent book, "Histoire (dé)coloniale de la philosophie française," he explores the contradictions within French philosophical traditions as they relate to colonial practices from the Renaissance to the present day. Hoquet's approach seeks to critically examine how colonialism has influenced philosophical discourse in France, recognizing the complexities and hierarchies that have persisted in these intellectual traditions.