The Critical Pragmatism of Alain Locke: A Reader on Value Theory, Aesthetics, Community, Culture, Race, and Education

by Leonard Harris

Book Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Alain Locke's pragmatist philosophy. It aims to capture the radical implications of Locke's approach within pragmatism, the critical temper embedded in Locke's works, the central role of power and empowerment of the oppressed, and the concept of broad democracy Locke employed.

Arguing that the school of thought Locke initiated is best described as critical pragmatism, the well-known philosopher...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847688089
• ISBN13: 9780847688081
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"