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Black Christology and the Quest for Authenticity: A Philosophical
Appraisal constitutes a philosophical inquiry on Black Theology and
its attendant Black Christology. Explicitly, the philosophical
examination of Black Theology conceptually maps its quest for
establishing Black Christology as an authentic form within
Christian theology. This text critically expounds on the
methodologies and arguments, which guide how Black Theology
specifically affirms Black Christology as the definitive paradigm
for authentic Christianity. Significantly, the racialized character
of Black Theology immediately sets this discourse within the
context of philosophy of race. Clearly, the philosophy of race in
terms of its substance and scope is continually expanding. Notably,
the philosophy of religion in its conceptual association with the
African American experience considerably enriches the content of
the philosophy of race. Therefore, Black Christology and the Quest
for Authenticity: A Philosophical Appraisal stands as a unique
contribution to philosophy of race. Summarily, while this book
tackles the formidable problem of Christian theological subject
matter, nonetheless, the reader must be aware that this is not a
work executed methodologically in any theological manner, inclusive
of Christian theology. Subsequently, while the object of our
investigation substantively remains theological in character, the
method of investigation is guided by philosophical inquiry, which
is based on secular principles. Furthermore, although, most
mainstream works in philosophy of religion, along with theology
neglect to exam African American theologians and philosophers, the
subject matter of Black Christology substantially facilitates in
filling this intellectual void.
Kwame Nkrumah is globally recognized as a foremost pan-Africanist
strategist and statesman. He is less widely acknowledged as a
philosopher, in spite of his considerable philosophical training,
seminal contribution to African political theory, and incisive
critique of the ethics of international relations. Consciencism has
the distinctive status of being the only published book that
Nkrumah consciously meant to be a work of his philosophy, yet it
has failed to attract the focused attention of philosophers. The
chapters in Disentangling Consciencism: Essays on Kwame Nkrumah's
Philosophy critically explore the metaphysical, ethical and
political thought expressed in Consciencism. In doing so, they
broaden our understanding of his philosophical ideas and their
relevance for effective African contribution to thought in a
contemporary world in which Africa increasingly totters on the
margins of international affairs. In much of current moral and
political thinking, there is a tendency to universalize liberal
values and neglect non-Western philosophical perspectives. At the
same time, global normative thinking is overwhelmingly applied in
non-Western contexts. Writing from across three continents, the
contributors to this volume establish greater intellectual
connection among African, Asian and Western academics, and their
chapters offer explicit perspectives on the value of Nkrumah's
philosophy, and on the conceptual basis of early post-colonial
public policy options in Africa. A valuable appendix provides the
text of speeches delivered at the 1964 launch of Consciencism. With
insights into numerous dimensions of Nkrumah's philosophy, this
volume will be of particular interest to students and scholars of
philosophy-especially of non-Western metaphysical, moral and
political thought-and to anyone working in the history of African
political theory.
White on White/Black on Black is a unique contribution to the
philosophy of race. The book explores how fourteen philosophers,
seven white and seven black, philosophically understand the
dynamics of the process of racialization. Combined, the
contributions demonstrate different and similar conceptual
trajectories of raced identities that emerge from within and across
the racial divide. Each of the fourteen philosophers, who share a
textual space of exploration, name blackness/whiteness, revealing
significant political, cultural, and existential aspects of what it
means to be black/white. Through the power of naming and theorizing
whiteness and blackness, White on White/Black on Black dares to
bring clarity and complexity to our understanding of race identity.
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White on White/Black on Black is a unique contribution to the
philosophy of race. The book explores how fourteen philosophers,
seven white and seven black, philosophically understand the
dynamics of the process of racialization. Combined, the
contributions demonstrate different and similar conceptual
trajectories of raced identities that emerge from within and across
the racial divide. Each of the fourteen philosophers, who share a
textual space of exploration, name blackness/whiteness, revealing
significant political, cultural, and existential aspects of what it
means to be black/white. Through the power of naming and theorizing
whiteness and blackness, White on White/Black on Black dares to
bring clarity and complexity to our understanding of race identity.
John H. McClendon III's CLR James's Notes on Dialectics: Left
Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism? is the first-ever book devoted
exclusively to James's 'magnum opus, ' Notes on Dialectics:
Hegel-Marx-Lenin. The seed for this study was planted over thirty
years ago when James handed the author his personal copy of Notes.
James's contribution to dialectical philosophy and his vast
intellectual and scholarly output is rivalled only by the seemingly
bottomless depths of McClendon's own analysis and erudition.
McClendon provides a thorough-going critique of James's exploration
into the dialectic of Hegel, Marx, and Lenin while challenging all
the seminal texts on James's Notes'. A book of this magnitude is
rare. This is ever more the truth when it is focused on a giant
like James who stands at the nexus of so many disciplines:
philosophy, history, sociology, Caribbean studies, cultural
studies, African, and African American studies. CLR James's Notes
on Dialectics: Left Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism? is a must read
for anyone concerned with how revolutionary theory is a guide to
contemporary struggles
John H. McClendon III's CLR James's Notes on Dialectics: Left
Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism? is the first-ever book devoted
exclusively to James's "magnum opus," Notes on Dialectics:
Hegel-Marx-Lenin. The seed for this study was planted over thirty
years ago when James handed the author his personal copy of Notes.
James's contribution to dialectical philosophy and his vast
intellectual and scholarly output is rivalled only by the seemingly
bottomless depths of McClendon's own analysis and erudition.
McClendon provides a thorough-going critique of James's exploration
into the dialectic of Hegel, Marx, and Lenin while challenging all
the seminal texts on James's Notes'. A book of this magnitude is
rare. This is ever more the truth when it is focused on a giant
like James who stands at the nexus of so many disciplines:
philosophy, history, sociology, Caribbean studies, cultural
studies, African, and African American studies. CLR James's Notes
on Dialectics: Left Hegelianism or Marxism-Leninism? is a must read
for anyone concerned with how revolutionary theory is a guide to
contemporary struggles.
Black Christology and the Quest for Authenticity: A Philosophical
Appraisal constitutes a philosophical inquiry on Black Theology and
its attendant Black Christology. Explicitly, the philosophical
examination of Black Theology conceptually maps its quest for
establishing Black Christology as an authentic form within
Christian theology. This text critically expounds on the
methodologies and arguments, which guide how Black Theology
specifically affirms Black Christology as the definitive paradigm
for authentic Christianity. Significantly, the racialized character
of Black Theology immediately sets this discourse within the
context of philosophy of race. Clearly, the philosophy of race in
terms of its substance and scope is continually expanding. Notably,
the philosophy of religion in its conceptual association with the
African American experience considerably enriches the content of
the philosophy of race. Therefore, Black Christology and the Quest
for Authenticity: A Philosophical Appraisal stands as a unique
contribution to philosophy of race. Summarily, while this book
tackles the formidable problem of Christian theological subject
matter, nonetheless, the reader must be aware that this is not a
work executed methodologically in any theological manner, inclusive
of Christian theology. Subsequently, while the object of our
investigation substantively remains theological in character, the
method of investigation is guided by philosophical inquiry, which
is based on secular principles. Furthermore, although, most
mainstream works in philosophy of religion, along with theology
neglect to exam African American theologians and philosophers, the
subject matter of Black Christology substantially facilitates in
filling this intellectual void.
Kwame Nkrumah is globally recognized as a foremost pan-Africanist
strategist and statesman. He is less widely acknowledged as a
philosopher, in spite of his considerable philosophical training,
seminal contribution to African political theory, and incisive
critique of the ethics of international relations. Consciencism has
the distinctive status of being the only published book that
Nkrumah consciously meant to be a work of his philosophy, yet it
has failed to attract the focused attention of philosophers. The
chapters in Disentangling Consciencism: Essays on Kwame Nkrumah's
Philosophy critically explore the metaphysical, ethical and
political thought expressed in Consciencism. In doing so, they
broaden our understanding of his philosophical ideas and their
relevance for effective African contribution to thought in a
contemporary world in which Africa increasingly totters on the
margins of international affairs. In much of current moral and
political thinking, there is a tendency to universalize liberal
values and neglect non-Western philosophical perspectives. At the
same time, global normative thinking is overwhelmingly applied in
non-Western contexts. Writing from across three continents, the
contributors to this volume establish greater intellectual
connection among African, Asian and Western academics, and their
chapters offer explicit perspectives on the value of Nkrumah's
philosophy, and on the conceptual basis of early post-colonial
public policy options in Africa. A valuable appendix provides the
text of speeches delivered at the 1964 launch of Consciencism. With
insights into numerous dimensions of Nkrumah's philosophy, this
volume will be of particular interest to students and scholars of
philosophy-especially of non-Western metaphysical, moral and
political thought-and to anyone working in the history of African
political theory.
Beyond the White Shadow combines the disciplines of history and
philosophy to examine sports and its influence on American
history.As professors of philosophy, the authors bring a unique and
fresh critical approach to the study of sport. With this work, they
have created a new and complex paradigm which combines both the
philosophy of history and the philosophy of sport. Beyond
the White Shadow's Marxist analysis will fundamentally reveal the
material and historical basis for the dialectics of racial sport
conflict, at both amateur and professional levels, and its
hierarchy of exploitation based on white power and
authority. Beyond the White Shadow features:  A
Marxist analysis of history. Marxism clarifies the political
economy of sport and its capitalistic social relations, which
commodify all athletes but Black athletes in particular.Â
"Footnotes" – achievements/figures that were lost to history
because of Jim Crow exclusion on the field of play and field of
"selected history."Â An entire chapter addressing the triple
burden of sexism, racism and class exploitation, which is gender
history and revisionism at its best. Uses the television
show "The White Shadow" to examine how pop culture misappropriated
the field sociology of sport. The late 1970s series uses the
sociological cultural deprivation model and applies it to the
sociology of sport via a pop culture television series.Â
Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter promote
lively discussions and assignment opportunities. Extensive
chapter-by-chapter references and a listing of influential
African-American Sports Films.
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