Latinos in America : philosophy and social identity
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Latinos in America : philosophy and social identity
Blackwell Publishing, 2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-238) and index
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Description
A first-of-its-kind book that seriously and profoundly examines what it means philosophically to be Latino and where Latinos fit in American society. * Offers a fresh perspective and clearer understanding of Latin American thought and culture, rejecting answers based on stereotypes and fear * Takes an interdisciplinary approach to the philosophical, social, and political elements of Hispanic/Latino identity, touching upon anthropology, history, cultural studies and sociology, as well as philosophy * Written by Jorge J. E. Gracia, one of the most influential thinkers of Hispanic/Latino descent
Table of Contents
Preface: The Latino Challenge. I. Latino/a Identities. 1. Identities: General and Particular. 2. Individuation: Circularity and Demarcation. 3. Labels: Politics and Names. II. Latinos/as in Society. 4. Marketplace: Survival and Flourishing. 5. Affirmative Action: Meaning and Justification. 6. Linguistic Rights: Language and Children. III. Latino/a Philosophy . 7. Philosophy: Latino vs American. 8. Canon: Place and Future. 9. History: Role and Approach. Conclusion: Latinos in America. Bibliography. Index
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