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Africa, Asia, and the History of Philosophy: Racism in the Formation of the Philosophical Canon, 17801830 (SUNY series, Philosophy and Race)
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Critical Examination
This book critically examines the influence of racism on philosophical canons between 1780-1830, providing valuable insights into how cultural biases shaped philosophical discourse and historical perspectives, essential for scholars and readers interested in philosophy and race.
Illustrated Insights
Incorporating illustrations, this paperback enhances the reading experience by visually contextualizing key concepts, making complex ideas more accessible and engaging for a diverse audience, including students, educators, and philosophy enthusiasts.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Bringing together philosophy and history, this work notably appeals to interdisciplinary studies, broadening the reader's understanding of global intellectual traditions while addressing contemporary issues of racism and exclusion in academic scholarship.
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- A historical investigation of the exclusion of Africa and Asia from modern histories of philosophy.Winner of the 2016 Frantz Fanon Prize for Outstanding Book in Caribbean Thought presented by the Caribbean Philosophical Association In this provocative historiography, Peter K. J. Park provides a penetrating account of a crucial period in the development of philosophy as an academic discipline. During these decades, a number of European philosophers influenced by Immanuel Kant began to formulate the history of philosophy as a march of progress from the Greeks to Kant-a genealogy that supplanted existing accounts beginning in Egypt or Western Asia and at a time when European interest in Sanskrit and Persian literature was flourishing. Not without debate, these traditions were ultimately deemed outside the scope of philosophy and relegated to the study of religion. Park uncovers this debate and recounts the development of an exclusionary canon of philosophy in the decades of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. To what extent was this exclusion of Africa and Asia a result of the scientization of philosophy? To what extent was it a result of racism?This book includes the most extensive description available anywhere of Joseph-Marie de Gérando's Histoire comparée des systèmes de philosophie, Friedrich Schlegel's lectures on the history of philosophy, Friedrich Ast's and Thaddä Anselm Rixner's systematic integration of Africa and Asia into the history of philosophy, and the controversy between G. W. F. Hegel and the theologian August Tholuck over pantheism.
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Publication date | January 2, 2014 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 253 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 143844642X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1438446424 |
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces (362.88 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.58 x 9 inches (15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm) |
| Part of series | SUNY series, Philosophy and Race |
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Ideal for students exploring race, colonialism, and their impact on philosophical thought throughout history.
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Beneficial for researchers focusing on the intersection of philosophy, race, and historical contexts in academia.
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Valuable for advocates seeking to understand historical racism's impact on philosophical narratives and contemporary thought.
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Casual Readers
May not be engaging for general readers who prefer light or entertainment-focused literature.
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In "Africa, Asia, and the History of Philosophy: Racism in the Formation of the Philosophical Canon, 1780-1830," Peter K.J. Park explores the role of racism and imperialism in the formation of the philosophical canon. Through a combination of historical research and philosophical analysis, Park deConstructs the commonly held belief that the history of philosophy is exclusively a European tradition. Park argues that this view is the result of a biased and racist system of thought that has obscured the contributions of non-European thinkers. The author's writing style is personable and engaging, encouraging the reader to think critically about the ideas presented. The content is well-sourced and provides a multicultural foundation to the established philosophical canon. Readers who are interested in intellectual history, philosophy of race or oceanic colonial studies will find this book to be an essential addition to their library.
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- Well-sourced content that provides a multicultural foundation to the established philosophical canon
- Essential reading for those interested in intellectual history, philosophy of race, or oceanic colonial studies
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- Provocative historiography on the exclusion of Africa and Asia from modern histories of philosophy
- European philosophers formulated history of philosophy as progress from the Greeks to Kant, excluding other traditions
- Debate around exclusion of Africa and Asia due to scientization of philosophy and racism
- Includes extensive descriptions of key historical figures and their contributions to the history of philosophy
- Recounts the development of an exclusionary canon of philosophy in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
- Provides insights on the sources of philosophy's exclusionary practices
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