Knowledge Reconfiguration and Intercultural Dialogue within a Decolonial Framework

Abstract

The article consists of an extensive interview, co-authored with Social Sciences in China Press journalist Wang Youran, on Intercultural Dialogue within a decolonial framework. The article develops a reflection on Latin American thought, educational and research systems and institutions, both in historical perspective and within the context of the current intellectual framework. It discusses, providing concrete examples, up to what point it is proper to speak of a coherent "Latin American thought". It also provides a critical outlook of the main challenges and opportunities lying behind the development of social sciences reseach in Latin America. In addition, it offers points of comparison with the Chinese intellectual tradition and possibilities for a non-mediated intellectual dialogue between both regions academic communities. Finally, it illustrate the author´s position on these issues by critically recall its own intellectual biography.