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Fanon's Reception
- The Anglo-American reception of Fanon often sets him up as the violent "other" to non-violent thinkers like Gandhi.
- This is influenced by figures like Hannah Arendt and interpretations of non-violence within the Civil Rights Movement.
Student Resistance to Fanon
- Students sometimes approach Fanon with preconceived notions, calling him a "psychopath" before engaging with his work.
- Others focus solely on violence, ignoring his clinical work.
Resistance to Fanon's Work
- There's often resistance to engaging with Fanon's totality, unlike figures like Jefferson where historical context is emphasized.
- This suggests a refusal to metabolize Fanon's increasingly cogent work.