This essay focuses on the decolonial thought, a perspective born in
Latin America and still little known in Italy. In the fi rst part, I will
consider some main concepts—such as the coloniality of the power
and knowledge—with the intention of clarifying the contours of the
decolonial criticism to eurocentism and social sciences, as a epistemic
justifi cation tool of the modern-colonial. Then I will deal, more specifi -
cally, with the decolonial pedagogy, outlining guidelines, practices and
experiences. Finally, starting from an in-depth refl ection on the critical
intercultural education, I will show some of the most signifi cant implications
of the decolonial approach for the Italian context.