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Explore the pivotal discussions on racial justice in 'Color Conscious,' a thought-provoking trade paperback by esteemed authors K. Anthony Appiah and Amy Gutmann. This 1998 publication from Princeton University Press dives deep into the complexities surrounding race, politics, and moral philosophy in America. Experience a transformative dialogue as Appiah and Gutmann dissect the controversies of color-blind policies versus affirmative action, a topic that resonates with today's societal debates.
This book challenges the traditional notions of race, stating that 'race' lacks a biological foundation and is rather a socially constructed category. It deftly navigates the intricate landscape where identity and race intersect, urging readers to reconsider how racial identities influence political and personal realms. With compelling essays, the authors illuminate the need for a balance between various identity dimensions and the importance of fairness in political discourse.
Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in social justice, 'Color Conscious' offers invaluable insights into the fight for equality. Order your copy today and engage with the essential discussions of our time.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691059099
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1998
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
In America today, the problem of achieving racial justice--whether through "color-blind" policies or through affirmative action--provokes more noisy name-calling than fruitful deliberation. In Color Conscious, K. Anthony Appiah and Amy Gutmann, two eminent moral and political philosophers, seek to clear the ground for a discussion of the place of race in politics and in our moral lives. Provocative and insightful, their essays tackle different aspects of the question of racial justice; together they provide a compelling response to our nation's most vexing problem. Appiah begins by establishing the problematic nature of the idea of race. He draws on the scholarly consensus that "race" has no legitimate biological basis, exploring the history of its invention as a social category and showing how the concept has been used to explain differences among groups of people by mistakenly attributing various "essences" to them.Appiah argues that, while people of color may still need to gather together, in the face of racism, under the banner of race, they need also to balance carefully the calls of race against the many other dimensions of individual identity; and he suggests, finally, what this might mean for our political life.
Gutmann examines alternative political responses to racial injustice. She argues that American politics cannot be fair to all citizens by being color blind because American society is not color blind. Fairness, not color blindness, is a fundamental principle of justice. Whether policies should be color-conscious, class conscious, or both in particular situations, depends on an open-minded assessment of their fairness.
This book challenges the traditional notions of race, stating that 'race' lacks a biological foundation and is rather a socially constructed category. It deftly navigates the intricate landscape where identity and race intersect, urging readers to reconsider how racial identities influence political and personal realms. With compelling essays, the authors illuminate the need for a balance between various identity dimensions and the importance of fairness in political discourse.
Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in social justice, 'Color Conscious' offers invaluable insights into the fight for equality. Order your copy today and engage with the essential discussions of our time.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691059099
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1998
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
In America today, the problem of achieving racial justice--whether through "color-blind" policies or through affirmative action--provokes more noisy name-calling than fruitful deliberation. In Color Conscious, K. Anthony Appiah and Amy Gutmann, two eminent moral and political philosophers, seek to clear the ground for a discussion of the place of race in politics and in our moral lives. Provocative and insightful, their essays tackle different aspects of the question of racial justice; together they provide a compelling response to our nation's most vexing problem. Appiah begins by establishing the problematic nature of the idea of race. He draws on the scholarly consensus that "race" has no legitimate biological basis, exploring the history of its invention as a social category and showing how the concept has been used to explain differences among groups of people by mistakenly attributing various "essences" to them.Appiah argues that, while people of color may still need to gather together, in the face of racism, under the banner of race, they need also to balance carefully the calls of race against the many other dimensions of individual identity; and he suggests, finally, what this might mean for our political life.
Gutmann examines alternative political responses to racial injustice. She argues that American politics cannot be fair to all citizens by being color blind because American society is not color blind. Fairness, not color blindness, is a fundamental principle of justice. Whether policies should be color-conscious, class conscious, or both in particular situations, depends on an open-minded assessment of their fairness.