African American Political Thought by Melvin L. Rogers

But nevertheless, we keep trying, contributing how we can and building upon the efforts of those who came before us, and we continue to learn from and with one another. We recognize that there is much more to be done, that racism and anti-blackness can't be eliminated simply through the creation of resource guides, and that the work of realizing justice won't soon be over.

Newsletter on Philosophy and the Black Experience (American Philosophical Association)Īs with many of these national commemorations, one month is never enough time to fully honor and celebrate the history and culture of marginalized communities, let alone heal the legacies (and ongoing reality) of harm they've experienced. 'The Reality of Black Philosophy' ( The Black Scholar)Ĭommittee on the Status of Black Philosophers (American Philosophical Association)

These thinkers represent only a handful of the many important Black philosophers of history and today, and we hope you'll continue to learn and explore beyond the scholars and lineages of thought we've highlighted here.Ĭlick through the tabs below to read about each area and thinker.Īfricana Philosophy ( Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)Īfrican American Philosophy: A General Outline ( Oxford Handbooks Online) In recognition of Black History Month, we have compiled a guide highlighting just a few of the influential Black thinkers in order to expand the horizons of philosophy as it is currently understood and learn about the history and achievements of Black and African philosophers. Their works span the areas of Black feminism, colonial studies, and critical race theory, among others, and challenge us to think outside of dominant viewpoints. Philosophy has long centered the perspective and contributions of white male thinkers, especially from Europe and the U.S.

African American Political Thought by Melvin L. Rogers