A word of caution on Eurocentrism critiques: Orientalism or Universalism

Eurocentrism is criticized in many academic fields, such as International Relations, History, and other social science fields. Over the last decades, numerous scholars demonstrated relationships between inequalities Eurocentric approaches towards regional studies. Many whose origins are from Middle East have cited postcolonial literature, Said’s criticism of Orientalism, examples dominant Euro-centric perspectives. Others problems perspectives sciences being Euro-centric, notably, Wallerstein (1997). Therefore, view, narrowing alternativist can become a problem aimed universality. This article does not intend to criticize critiques but rather caution on pitfalls reactionary malaise. The discussion centered rhetoric that often criticizes expense contributing viable alternatives development. takes threefold approach. First, Euro-centrism IR, particularly IR Theory, mainstream History Social Sciences, general, discussed. second part focuses Orientalism Postcolonial literature warns pitfalls. third emphasizes importance universalism arts, sciences. In order emphasize universalism, difference authors Amin Maalouf provided those who raised awareness alternative MENA regions without necessarily taking conclusion discusses analysis makes recommendations.