Orientalism & Edward Said | Professor Nubar Hovsepian

Author of "Edward Said: The Politics of an Oppositional Intellectual," professor Nubar Hovsepian joins us to delve into the nuanced legacy of Edward Said, exploring common misunderstandings of his work, the reception of "Orientalism" within academia, and Said's vision of the "oppositional intellectual." The discussion also covers the evolving discourse around Zionism and Palestine, the challenges faced by the Palestinian liberation movement, and the critical need for new forms of struggle and organization. This conversation offers a candid look at the intellectual journey of Edward Said and its enduring relevance in contemporary Arab and global contexts. 0:00 Edward Said: The Oppositional Intellectual 0:20 Orientalism as a System of Domination 1:07 Misunderstandings of Edward Said's Work 3:18 The Reception of "Orientalism" in Academia 11:00 Columbia University and Ideas About Israel and Zionism 14:00 The Evolving Discourse on Zionism 18:24 Defining the Oppositional Intellectual 20:59 Pessimism of the Intellect, Optimism of the Will 22:50 The Palestinian Liberation Movement: Peaks and Valleys 30:47 The Democratic Secular State and Its Opponents 34:09 Shifting Perceptions of Palestine Among Youth 37:00 Advice for Young Activists and Intellectuals 38:57 Mistakes of the Palestinian Movement 44:30 The Concept of Citizenship Versus Subjecthood 47:00 Edward Said's Relationship with America and the Arab World 50:27 Recommended Readings by Edward Said Nubar Hovsepian is associate professor emeritus of political science at Chapman University in Orange, CA. He is the author of "Edward Said: The Politics of an Oppositional Intellectual," "Palestinian State Formation: The Construction of National Identity," and editor of "The War on Lebanon." Hovsepian served from 1982 to 1984 as political affairs officer for the United Nations conference on the Question of Palestine. Connect with Nubar Hovsepian 👉   / nubar.hovsepian   Hosted by Mikey Muhanna 👉   / mikey_mu   Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns FOLLOW & RATE THE THE AFIKRA PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast... » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nafoF1... » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1014... THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series:    • 🎙️ The afikra Podcast   ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram:   / afikra_   🔗 Facebook:   / afikra.official   🔗 Twitter:   / afikra