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The Critical Pragmatism of Alain Locke. A Reader on Value Theory, Aesthetics, Community, Culture, Race and Education.
Harris, Leonard. Ed(S): Harris, Leonard
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Description for The Critical Pragmatism of Alain Locke. A Reader on Value Theory, Aesthetics, Community, Culture, Race and Education.
Hardback. 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 oppressed and the concept of broad democracy Locke employed. Editor(s): Harris, Leonard. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 254.
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, ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847688074
SKU
V9780847688074
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About Harris, Leonard. Ed(S): Harris, Leonard
Leonard Harris is professor of philosophy and director of the African American Studies and Research Center at Purdue University. Among his numerous books are The Philosophy of Alain Locke: Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, Philosophy Born of Struggle: An Anthology of Afro-American Philosophy from 1917, and most recently The Conception of Racism.
Reviews for The Critical Pragmatism of Alain Locke. A Reader on Value Theory, Aesthetics, Community, Culture, Race and Education.
A valuable anthology suitable for those interested in the serious study of pragmatism or Alain Locke.
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