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Resident Evil film read as critique of Rousseau on racism

Original: One of my students says the latest Resident Evil # film includes a serious rewrite and critique of Rousseau’s claim that

A teacher reports that a student argued the latest Resident Evil film offers a serious rewrite and critique of Rousseau's claim that language and racism emerge together, referencing Rousseau's anecdote of two 'Men of the Woods' who meet, feel fear, and name each other 'giant'. The discussion ties a blockbuster horror franchise to Enlightenment philosophy of language and othering.

Why now: The unexpected pairing of a Resident Evil film with Rousseau's philosophy of language and racism is striking.

Resident EvilJean-Jacques Rousseau

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• One of my students says the latest Resident Evil # film includes a serious rewrite and critique of Rousseau’s claim that language and racism emerge together, in the anecdote of the two Men of the Woods who meet, feel discomfort, project their fear, and name each other “giant”… · mirijb2@c18.masto.host · 1

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