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The American evasion of philosophy

by West, Cornel
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A highly intelligent and provocative book...What shines through, throughout the work, is West's firm commitment to a radical vision of philosophic discourse as inextricably linked to cultural criticism and political engagement.

About the Author, Cornel West

Cornel West is the Class of 1943 University Professor of Religion at Princeton University, and author of the influential Race Matters. His recent work includes two books he coauthored on public policy issues: The Future of American Progressivism and The War Against Parents.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 1989
Publisher
Madison, Wis. : University of Wisconsin Press, c1989.
Pages
400
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780299119607

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