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Cornel West & philosophy : the quest for social justice / Clarence Sholé Johnson.
Van Pelt Library E185.86 .J65 2003
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Johnson, Clarence Sholé.
- Series:
- Africana thought
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- West, Cornel--Political and social views.
- West, Cornel.
- Social justice.
- Political and social views.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 226 pages ; 24 cm.
- Other Title:
- Cornel West and philosophy
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Routledge, 2003.
- Summary:
- Cornel West's reputation as a public and celebrity intellectual has overshadowed his important contributions to philosophy. Professor Clarence Shole Johnson provides a rectification of this situation in this benchmark, thought-provoking book. After a brief biographical sketch, Johnson leads us through a comprehensive examination of West's philosophy from his conceptions of pragmatism, existentialism, Marxism, and Prophetic Christianity to his persuasive writings on black-Jewish relations, affirmative action, and the role of black intellectuals. Special focus is given to West's writings on ethics and social justice, and how these inform his entire theoretical framework. "Cornel West and Philosophy" is a unique and indispensable guide to West's diverse philosophical writings.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415940737
- 0415940745
- OCLC:
- 50947306
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