| The Critical Pragmatism of Alain Locke: A Reader on Value Theory, Aesthetics, Community, Culture, Race, and Education Contributor(s): Harris, Leonard (Editor), Fraser, Nancy (Contribution by), Franke, Astrid (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0847688070 ISBN-13: 9780847688074 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $168.15 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: In its comprehensive overview of Alain Locke's pragmatist philosophy this book captures the radical implications of Locke's approach within pragmatism, the critical temper embedded in Locke's works, the central role of power and empowerment of the oppress |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Movements - Pragmatism - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Philosophy | Aesthetics |
| Dewey: 305 |
| LCCN: 98-47886 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.34" W x 9.33" (1.48 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of Alain Locke's pragmatist philosophy. It aims to capture the radical implications of Locke's approach within pragmatism, the critical temper embedded in Locke's works, the central role of power and empowerment of the oppressed, and the concept of broad democracy Locke employed. Arguing that the school of thought Locke initiated is best described as critical pragmatism, the well-known philosopher and Locke scholar, Leonard Harris, provides a clear and thorough introduction to Locke's thought that will be useful to students and scholars alike. At a time when critical theory in all forms_post-Marxist, legal, race, and gender theory_is undergoing a major reassessment, this volume is especially timely. Locke's critical pragmatism arguably avoids the pitfalls of critical theory, anticipates its tremendous contribution to human liberation, and offers an alternative to the limitations of classical pragmatism. This volume introduces unique individual interpretations of Locke and critical reflections on his philosophy. Each author, in the spirit of Locke's critical temper, offers their own contribution to extremely difficult issues. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fraser, Nancy: - Nancy Fraser is Henry A. and Louise Loeb Professor of Political and Social Science at the New School for Social Research. Her many publications include Fortunes of Feminism (2013), Scales of Justice (2008), Adding Insult to Injury: Nancy Fraser Debates Her Critics (2008) and Redistribution or Recognition? (with Axel Honneth, 2003). |