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Definition of Eurocentrism
1. Noun. Belief in the preeminence of Europe and the Europeans.
Definition of Eurocentrism
1. Noun. practice of viewing the world from a European perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of European culture ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eurocentrism
Literary usage of Eurocentrism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Philosophy, Humanity and Ecology: Vol. 1: Philosophy of Nature edited by J. Odera Oruka (1996)
"8 We should not try to substitute uncritical exotism for eurocentrism which has
been developed historically. Priorities for philosophy today In my opinion ..."
2. Religious Intolerance in Europe Today: Hearing Before the Commission on edited by Alfonse M. D'Amato (1999)
"... is not exempted from the Freedom from Religious Persecution Act, if it is
passed, simply because of our own cultural identification with eurocentrism. ..."
3. Europe: Dimensions of Peace by Björn Hettne (1988)
"eurocentrism apart, a European meeting in which European issues are discussed is
of great importance. The first section of this book deals with the current ..."
4. Atlantic Security: Contending Visions by Charles Kupchan (1998)
"Asia's ascendance, the argument runs, must signal the end of America's eurocentrism
and the beginning of a grand strategy anchored in the Pacific rather ..."
5. Global Infatuation: explorations in transnational publishing and texts : the by Eva Hemmungs Wirtén (1998)
"It added a nice touch to the pushy Canadian marketing people;” indicating a
version of eurocentrism that makes Mills & Boon and John Boon out to be ..."
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