Theory

Ecologies of Knowledges

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Santos's proposal that diverse knowledge systems coexist on equal terms against 'epistemicide'; an alternative to a single hegemonic science. Cautioned by Indigenous scholars that it can flatten epistemic difference unless Indigenous authority over Indigenous knowledge is preserved.

Knowledge Power Autonomy

Details

Introduced
2007

Referenced by

Sources

  1. Santos, B. de S. Epistemologies of the South: Justice Against Epistemicide. Paradigm, 2014.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Ecologies of Knowledges." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/ecologies-of-knowledges/. Accessed July 17, 2026.