American Indian Thought - Philosophical Essays (Paperback, New)

This book brings together a diverse group of American Indian thinkers to discuss traditional and contemporary philosophies and philosophical issues. The essays presented here address philosophical questions pertaining to knowledge, time, place, history, science, law, religion, nationhood, ethics, and art, as understood from a variety of Native American standpoints.

Unique in its approach, this volume represents several different tribes and nations and amplifies the voice of contemporary American Indian culture struggling for respect and autonomy. Taken together, the essays collected here exemplify the way in which American Indian perspectives enrich contemporary philosophy.

Scholars, students of philosophy, and general readers alike will benefit from this distinctive collection.

General

Imprint:	Blackwell Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	December 2003
Authors:	A Waters
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	346
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-631-22304-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > History of ideas, intellectual history Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General
LSN:	0-631-22304-5
Barcode:	9780631223047

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