Brandon+Terrien

By: Brandon Terrien
 * Theory of Colonialism **

Colonialism is exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one, normally for the reasons of resources. This has been going on for as long as history has been recorded. The Stanford Encyclopedia says that, “The ancient Greeks set up colonies as did the Romans, the Moors, and the Ottomans, to name just a few of the most notorious examples. Colonialism, then, is not restricted to a specific time or place” (Kohn). This colonialism has shaped the world. It has defined cultures and customs nearly everywhere. The idea, though, can be controversial. Philosophers question whether or not it is right to take over the indigenous people’s land and resources. Currently, colonialism has greatly died down from what it used to be in most areas of the world.

Non-permanent Colonialism in Africa has been present for a long time. It seems that everyone wants a part of the abundant natural resources that they have. That is part of the reason why Africa is still having problems today. It seems that colonialism has scared Africans away from capitalism. This influenced them to pursue socialism in an attempt to show their independence. Currently, it is not preexisting nations that are trying to colonize Africa, but rather military factions thay want to control the government. None the less, they are still in turmoil.

"African socialism." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Feb. 2011.
 * Works Cited**

"Colonialism." //Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 7 Feb. 2011

Fisk, Lindsay, “Colonialism,” Feb. 6 2011, 

Kohn, Margaret, "Colonialism", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2010 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), 