L TOMMY L LOTT

A Companion to African-American Philosophy

Herausgeber: Lott, Tommy L; Pittman, John P

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary collection of newly commissioned articles brings together distinguished voices in the field of Africana philosophy and African-American social and political thought. Topics covered include philosophic traditions; the moral and political legacy of slavery; Africa and diaspora thought; gender, race, and racism; legal and social philosophy; and aesthetics and cultural values. The volume provides a comprehensive critical survey of African-American philosophical thought by leading authorities. Addressing key themes, it will serve as a benchmark work of reference for courses in philosophy, social and political thought, legal studies, liberal studies, cultural studies, American studies, and African-American studies.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 482
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 173mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 866g
• ISBN-13: 9781405145688
• ISBN-10: 1405145684
• Artikelnr.: 22011155

Autorenporträt

Tommy L. Lott is Professor of Philosophy at San José State University. He is author of The Invention of Race (Blackwell, 1999), editor of Subjugation and Bondage: Critical Essays on Slavery and Social Philosophy (1998), African-American Philosophy (2001), and co-editor of The Idea of Race (2000), and Philosophers on Race (Blackwell, 2002). John P. Pittman is Chair of the Department of Art, Music, and Philosophy at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. He is editor of African-American Perspectives and Philosophical Traditions (1996) and Associate Editor of the journal Philosophia Africana.

Inhaltsangabe

Notes on Contributors.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Part I: Philosophic Traditions.

Part II: The Moral and Political Legacy of Slavery.

Part III: Africa and Diaspora Thought.

Part IV: Gender, Race, and Racism.

Part V: Legal and Social Philosophy.

Part VI: Aesthetic And Cultural Values.

Index.

Rezensionen

"A Companion to African-American Philosophy is anindispensable and elegant guide to a constellation of inquiriesinto and about African-American thought and the production of thatthought." Wahneema Lubiano, Duke University

"Authoritative, compendious, and detailed, this landmarkpublication sets a standard against which every other referencework in the field must be judged." Wilson J. Moses, ThePennsylvania State University

"A new convergence of reflections on the African-Americanexperience by some of the most active philosophers in the UnitedStates. An important reference work for scholars and a useful toolin the classroom." Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze, DePaulUniversity

"This is the most thorough compilation of contemporaryAfrican-American philosophy I have yet seen. The inclusion of aselection of essays on cultural issues is a great addition. Fromracism to reparations to rap, these essays show how philosopherscan illuminate current debates and eliminate persistent confusionsin the mainstream discussions of these topics." LindaMartín Alcoff, Syracuse University

"A Companion to African-American Philosophy is a valuablereference source. The editors have done an excellent job ofrepresenting the essential themes of African-American philosophicalthought as well as notable individuals from the field. Librariesthat support black history/studies, philosophy, American studies,and contemporary American thought should definitely purchase theCompanion: it is well worth the cost. The novice willespecially gain a wealth of information." ReferenceReviews