Film, Video A History of African American Political Thought
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Title
- A History of African American Political Thought
Summary
- Melvin Rogers and Jack Turner, co-editors of the new book, "African American Political Thought: A Collected History," discuss their book, which brings together contemporary scholars to reflect on the contributions of important figures in the tradition of African American political thought, providing an unprecedented philosophical history of thinkers from the African American community and the African diaspora.
Event Date
- February 22, 2021
Notes
- - Melvin Rogers is associate professor of political science at Brown University, with specialties in democratic theory and the history of American and African American political and ethical philosophy. Rogers's work includes "The Undiscovered Dewey: Religion, Morality and the Ethos of Democracy." He currently serves as the co-editor of the Oxford University Press New Histories of Philosophy series. He is a former Kluge Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Library's John W. Kluge Center.
- - Jack Turner is associate professor of political science at the University of Washington, with specialties in race, American political thought, and democratic theory. Turner's works include "Awakening to Race: Individualism and Social Consciousness in America" and "A Political Companion to Henry David Thoreau." He formerly served as director of the Washington Institute for the Study of Inequality and Race.
Running Time
- 36 minutes 18 seconds
Online Format
- video
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