Latin American Philosophy

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The essays in this book make it elegantly clear that there is avigorous and rigorous Latin American philosophy... and that others dismiss it attheir peril." -- Mario S enzThe ten essays in this livelyanthology move beyond a purely historical consideration of Latin American philosophyto cover recent developments in political and social philosophy as well asinnovations in the reception of key philosophical figures from the EuropeanContinental tradition. Topics such as indigenous philosophy, multiculturalism, thephilosophy of race, democracy, postmodernity, the role of women, and the position ofLatin America and Latin Americans in a global age are explored by notablephilosophers from the region. An introduction by Eduardo Mendieta examines recenttrends and points to the social, political, economic, and cultural conditions thathave inspired the discipline. Latin American Philosophy brings English-speakingreaders up to date with recent scholarship and points to promising newdirections.

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