Philosophy Of African American Studies: Nothing Left Of Blackness

by Stephen Ferguson

2021-01-03 13:42:30

In this ground-breaking book, Stephen C. Ferguson addresses a seminal question that is too-often ignored: What should be the philosophical basis for African American studies? The volume explores philosophical issues and problems in their relationship... Read more

In this ground-breaking book, Stephen C. Ferguson addresses a seminal question that is too-often ignored: What should be the philosophical basis for African American studies? The volume explores philosophical issues and problems in their relationship to Black studies. Ferguson shows that philosophy is not a sterile intellectual pursuit, but a critical tool to gathering knowledge about the Black experience.  

Cultural idealism in various forms has become enormously influential as a framework for Black studies. Ferguson takes on the task of demonstrating how a Marxist philosophical perspective offers a productive and fruitful way of overcoming the limitations of idealism. Focusing on the hugely popular Afrocentric school of thought, this book''s engaging discussion shows that the foundational arguments of cultural idealism are based on a series of analytical

and historical misapprehensions. In turn, Ferguson argues for the centrality of the Black working class-both men and women-to Black Studies.


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Book Details

File size8.5 X 5.51 X 0 in
Print pages290
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Publication date January 23, 2016
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781349568734
Stephen Ferguson has worked in several branches of An Post since he joined the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. He is currently Assistant Secretary of An Post as well as the curator of the GPO muse...

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