Decolonizing Knowledge Systems: How Bharatiya Anusandhan Parampara Challenges Western Epistemic Dominance in Research
Original framing: “Epistemic pluralism in research” — bing news
The article highlights the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems, particularly the Bharatiya Anusandhan Parampara, which emphasizes holistic and community-centered approaches to knowledge. It critiques the marginalization of these systems under colonial and Western frameworks.
The article weaves together Indigenous, historical, and cross-cultural dimensions to challenge the dominance of Western epistemic frameworks.
It reveals how scientific and artistic-spiritual knowledge systems have been marginalized through colonial histories and systemic exclusion. By centering marginalized voices and employing a subtle trickster lens, the piece calls for a future where epistemic pluralism is not just acknowledged but actively practiced in research. This synthesis underscores the need for systemic reform in education, policy, and research to honor diverse knowledge systems and dismantle epistemic hierarchies.