American philosophies : from Wounded Knee to the present /
American Philosophies offers the first historically framed introduction to the tradition of American philosophy and its contemporary engagement with the world. Born out of the social and political turmoil of the Civil War, American philosophy was a means of dealing with conflict and change. In the t...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Bloomsbury Academic,
[2025].
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Summary: | American Philosophies offers the first historically framed introduction to the tradition of American philosophy and its contemporary engagement with the world. Born out of the social and political turmoil of the Civil War, American philosophy was a means of dealing with conflict and change. In the turbulence of the 21st century, this remains as relevant as ever. Placing the work of present-day American philosophers in the context of a history of resistance, through a philosophical tradition marked by a commitment to pluralism, fallibilism and liberation, this book tells the story of philosophies shaped by major events and illustrates the ways in which philosophy is relevant to lived experience. The second edition of this book presents a survey of the historical development of American philosophy, as well as coverage of key contemporary issues in America including race theory, feminism, gender, indigenous peoples, philosophies of disability and environmentalism. In particular, it contains new coverage of Covid, the election of Donald Trump, American religious thought and immigration history. It also takes seriously the dramatic political and social machinations of the past seven years and engages with emerging voices and traditions. This is a substantial and provocative introduction to the work of the major American thinkers and their contemporary interlocuters. |
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| Item Description: | Previous edition: London: Bloomsbury, 2015. |
| Physical Description: | xv, 419 pages ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [381]-406) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781350342750 1350342750 9781350342743 1350342742 |