Latin American Philosophy from Identity to Radical Exteriority

by Alejandro Arturo Vallega and Alejandro A. Vallega

Book Overview

While recognizing its origins and scope, Alejandro A. Vallega offers a new interpretation of Latin American philosophy by looking at its radical and transformative roots. Placing it in dialogue with Western philosophical traditions, Vallega examines developments in gender studies, race theory, postcolonial theory, and the legacy of cultural dependency in light of the Latin American experience. He explores Latin America's engagement with contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253012570
• ISBN13: 9780253012579
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"