The Latinx Philosophy Reader
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The Latinx Philosophy Reader showcases a wide range of significant philosophical works about Latinx people and their experiences, displaying the breadth, distinctiveness, originality, and diversity of Latinx philosophy. Readings include discussions of what it is like to be perceived as undocumented, ethical quagmires affecting those who interpret for their family members, the difficulty of pursuing career success without compromising one's cultural identity and values, the nature of citizenship, disputes about labels, the significance of language, and debates about the nature of Latinx identit...
The Latinx Philosophy Reader showcases a wide range of significant philosophical works about Latinx people and their experiences, displaying the breadth, distinctiveness, originality, and diversity of Latinx philosophy. Readings include discussions of what it is like to be perceived as undocumented, ethical quagmires affecting those who interpret for their family members, the difficulty of pursuing career success without compromising one's cultural identity and values, the nature of citizenship, disputes about labels, the significance of language, and debates about the nature of Latinx identity.
The editors' detailed introduction orients readers with an overview of the origins of the field of Latinx philosophy, a guide to terminology, and a history of the idea of Latinx identity in the United States. The volume's 35 readings are made up of both widely read and cited articles from journals and books and newly commissioned contributions from the leading voices in the field. All of them are organized into seven thematic units in contemporary Latinx philosophy:
Social IdentityMestizaje and IndigeneityCross-Cultural ChallengesEpistemology, Phenomenology, and ColonialityLanguage and CommunicationImmigration and CitizenshipMetaphilosophy
Each of these seven units includes its own introduction that connects each reading to the overarching themes of the unit and volume. Throughout, the readings provide an accessible entry point to readers who are new to philosophy. The texts generate opportunities for philosophical reflection without requiring readers to consult additional resources to grasp the major insights. They can be read in any order, allowing for ready adaptation to the particular interests of instructors and students.
Key Features
Includes accessible, previously published articles as well as newly commissioned contributions from leading voices in the fieldForegrounds the explosion of more recent work on Latinx philosophy, while also including essential classic textsProvides a general introduction that contextualizes Latinx philosophy and explains its distinct and broader importanceIncludes seven smaller unit introductions that describe the importance and relevance of each reading in the unitHighlights a diversity of latinidades, or ways of being Latinx, portraying a range of Latinx experiences and concernsProvides reading and discussion questions for each chapter
The editors' detailed introduction orients readers with an overview of the origins of the field of Latinx philosophy, a guide to terminology, and a history of the idea of Latinx identity in the United States. The volume's 35 readings are made up of both widely read and cited articles from journals and books and newly commissioned contributions from the leading voices in the field. All of them are organized into seven thematic units in contemporary Latinx philosophy:
Social IdentityMestizaje and IndigeneityCross-Cultural ChallengesEpistemology, Phenomenology, and ColonialityLanguage and CommunicationImmigration and CitizenshipMetaphilosophy
Each of these seven units includes its own introduction that connects each reading to the overarching themes of the unit and volume. Throughout, the readings provide an accessible entry point to readers who are new to philosophy. The texts generate opportunities for philosophical reflection without requiring readers to consult additional resources to grasp the major insights. They can be read in any order, allowing for ready adaptation to the particular interests of instructors and students.
Key Features
Includes accessible, previously published articles as well as newly commissioned contributions from leading voices in the fieldForegrounds the explosion of more recent work on Latinx philosophy, while also including essential classic textsProvides a general introduction that contextualizes Latinx philosophy and explains its distinct and broader importanceIncludes seven smaller unit introductions that describe the importance and relevance of each reading in the unitHighlights a diversity of latinidades, or ways of being Latinx, portraying a range of Latinx experiences and concernsProvides reading and discussion questions for each chapter
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