Taiwo, Olufe mi O.
Reconsidering Reparations (Philosophy of Race)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197508893
- author:
- Taiwo, Olufe mi O.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15 x 2.2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Reconsidering Reparations by Olúfẹmi O. Táíwò presents a fresh perspective on reparations for slavery, one that diverges from traditional approaches focused on reconciliatory justice or historical restitution. Instead, Táíwò argues that reparations should be seen as a future-oriented project aimed at building a more equitable world. This approach, rooted in distributive justice and tackling the issue of climate change head-on, has surprising roots in the thought of influential thinkers such as James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr, John Rawls, Charles Mills, and Elizabeth Anderson. Táíwò's work has significant implications for our understanding of justice, racism, colonialism, and climate change policy. By reexamining the concept of reparations, Táíwò offers a nuanced exploration that challenges readers to think critically about the role of justice in shaping a better social order.
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