Black Philosopher, White Academy

The Career of William Fontaine

Autori

• Bruce Kuklick

Parametri

• 192 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri

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Focusing on the unique experience of William Fontaine, the only African American faculty member at Penn during a time when most black students attended historically black colleges, this book explores his significant contributions as a scholar. Bruce Kuklick delves into Fontaine's career and the broader context of philosophy and academic life in the mid-20th century, highlighting the challenges and achievements of black intellectuals in a predominantly white academic environment.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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