This book examines the literature of African-American author
Richard Wright and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, arguing that
Wright was not only the foremost proponent of minoritarian protest
literature, but also a groundbreaking minoritarian exponent of
philosophical literature. Â In presenting this argument, the
volume defends trolley problems from the criticism that some
philosophers level against them by promoting their use as an
interpretive tool for literary scholars. Â Starting with
Martha C. Nussbaum’s interventions in literary theory concerning
Henry James and perceptive equilibrium, this book draws on the
philosophical thoughts of her contemporaries—Philippa Foot, John
Rawls, Judith Jarvis Thomson, and Derek Parfit—to
analyze Uncle Tom’s Children, especially “Down by the
Riverside,” alongside other works by Wright. This approach
emphasizes Wright’s recognition of the importance and integrity
of Kant’s concept of dignity.
General
Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan
|
Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
Series: |
American Literature Readings in the 21st Century |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
First published: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Michael Wainwright
|
Dimensions: |
210 x 148mm (L x W) |
Edition: |
1st ed. 2024 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-03-140215-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
3-03-140215-4 |
Barcode: |
9783031402159 |
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