Philosophy of Race: An Introduction

by Naomi Zack

Philosophy of An Introduction provides plainly written access to a new subfield that has been in the background of philosophy since Plato and Aristotle. Part I provides an overview of ideas of race and ethnicity in the philosophical canon, egalitarian traditions, race in biology, and race in American and Continental Philosophy. Part II addresses race as it operates in life through colonialism and development, social constructions and institutions, racism, political philosophy, and gender. This book constructs an outline that will serve as a resource for students, nonspecialists, and general readers in thinking, talking, and writing about philosophy of race.

Genres: Philosophy, Race

277 pages, Paperback

Published April 25, 2018

About the author

Naomi Zack is a professor of philosophy at the University of Oregon. She is a prolific author, having published seven books in addition to a large number of papers and contributed chapters in feminist ethics, particularly in areas having to deal with race or disaster.

Reviews

[Jyothis James]

It gives a nice outline of where the field stands though not as comprehensive as it could be. A more expanded introduction would be useful for advanced students.

[Mills College Library]

305.8001 Z16 2018