CRITICAL APPROACHES to EDWARD SAID’S ORIENTALISM

Abstract

Edward Said’s ground-breaking work in postcolonial studies, Orientalism, has received both praise and criticism since its publication in 1978. Focusing on the various reactions to Orientalism, this article draws attention to the relevance of the intricate relationship between Orientalism’s main tenets and Said’s thoughts about intellectuals’ commitment in our current society.

Keywords

• Edward Said,Orientalism,Occidentalism,postcolonial studies

Edward Said’in Şarkiyatçılık Adlı Eserine Eleştirel Yaklaşımlar

Abstract

Edward Said’in çığır açıcı eseri Şarkiyatçılık 1978’deki ilk basımından beri hem övücü hem de eleştirici yorumlar almıştır. Şarkiyatçılık’a yöneltilen çeşitli eleştirileri konu alan bu makale Said’in Şarkiyatçılık’ın ana ilkeleri ile çağdaş toplumda aydın sorumluluğu arasında kurduğu çetrefilli ilişkinin güncelliğine dikkat çekmeyi hedeflemektedir.

Keywords

• Edward Said,Şarkiyatçılık,Garbiyatçılık,sömürgecilik sonrası edebiyat

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