While recognizing its origins and scope, Alejandro A. Vallega offers a new interpretation of Latin American philosophy by looking at its radical and transformative roots. Placing it in dialogue with Western philosophical traditions, Vallega examines developments in gender studies, race theory, postcolonial theory, and the legacy of cultural dependency in light of the Latin American experience. He explores Latin America's engagement with contemporary problems in Western philosophy and describes the transformative impact of this encounter on contemporary thought.
| ISBN: | 9780253012579 |
| Publication date: | 13th May 2014 |
| Author: | Alejandro Arturo Vallega |
| Publisher: | Indiana University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | World Philosophies |
| Genres: |
Western philosophy from c 1800 |
While recognizing its origins and scope, Alejandro A. Vallega offers a new interpretation of Latin American philosophy by looking at its radical and transformative roots. Placing it in dialogue with Western philosophical traditions, Vallega examines developments in gender studies, race theory, postcolonial theory, and the legacy of cultural dependency in light of the Latin American experience. He explores Latin America's engagement with contemporary problems in Western philosophy and describes the transformative impact of this encounter on contemporary thought.
Latin American Philosophy from Identity to Radical Exteriority features in the following genres: Western philosophy from c 1800
Latin American Philosophy from Identity to Radical Exteriority is available in Paperback
Latin American Philosophy from Identity to Radical Exteriority was written by Alejandro Arturo Vallega and published by Indiana University Press
Latin American Philosophy from Identity to Radical Exteriority has 256 pages
Yes it is part of World Philosophies series