Norden, Bryan W. Van

Taking Back Philosophy

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ISBN 13:: 9780231184373
author:: Norden, Bryan W. Van
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Columbia University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 21.34 x 13.97 x 1.78 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto by Bryan W. Van Norden challenges the dominant Western perspective in American higher education. The author argues that philosophy departments should incorporate non-Western cultures, such as China and India, into their curricula. This provocative critique of academic philosophy proposes an inclusive approach to philosophical inquiry, showcasing how Western and Asian thinkers can engage in productive dialogue. By exploring accessible examples of Confucian and Buddhist philosophy, Van Norden demonstrates the value of a diverse and pluralistic approach to philosophy. He defends the importance of philosophy and liberal arts education, while also critiquing ethnocentrism and anti-intellectualism in contemporary American politics. This book is a call to return to the search for the good life that defined philosophy for Confucius, Socrates, and the Buddha. A thought-provoking and agenda-setting work, Taking Back Philosophy offers a fresh perspective on the role of philosophy in education and society.

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