The document summarizes Edward Said's book "Orientalism" in 7 sections. It discusses how Said defines Orientalism as a Western style and mindset that views the Orient. The book is divided into three chapters on the scope, structures/restructuring, and modern Orientalism. It also quotes Said discussing the intellectual currents of the 18th century that influenced Orientalist thought structures and how one can represent other cultures.
1. 14/10/2011 Edward Said: Orientalism 1 Edward Said: Introduction to Orientalism By: Italiya.Kinjal. Sem:III Roll NO: 09 E-E-305-C: Post-Colonial Literature.
4. "a style of thought based upon an ontological and epistemological distinction made between the Orient' and (most of the time) 'the Occident'." (p. 2)3 14/10/2011 Edward Said: Orientalism
9. 14/10/2011 Edward Said: Orientalism 6 "How does one represent other cultures? What is another culture? Is the notion of a distinct culture (or race, or religion, or civilization) a useful one, or does it always get involved either in self-congratulation (when one discusses one's own) or hostility and aggression (when one discusses the 'other')?" (325).
