Ivan Poli (איוון פולי)

About the Author

Ivan Poli (איוון פולי) is a pioneering scholar whose work bridges philosophy, law, and education through a decolonial and Afrocentric lens. Drawing from his deep engagement with global intellectual traditions, Poli challenges Eurocentric narratives by foregrounding African perspectives in legal and pedagogical discourse. In his seminal book, Shango הגיע לפני רוסו: פילוסופיה של משפט וחינוך דקולוניאלי ואפרוצנטרי (Hebrew Edition), he explores how pre-colonial African philosophies, exemplified by the Yoruba deity Shango, prefigure and critique modern Western thinkers like Rousseau, advocating for transformative educational reforms that center marginalized voices. Poli's interdisciplinary approach has made him a vital voice in postcolonial studies, inspiring readers to rethink justice and knowledge production in a multipolar world.