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Book SynopsisThe first book--length study of Cornel West, one of Americaa s foremost public intellectuals. Outlines the main themes of his thought and discusses all of his major works, which span philosophy, politics, theology and Afrocan America Studies.
Trade Review"Cornel West: The Politics of Redemption is a bold and courageous text that insightfully defends the thesis that liberation theology is at the core of West’s synoptic and existentially engaged philosophical corpus. Rejecting a narrow conception of theology, Cowan provides a hermeneutic lens through which to make sense of West’s pragmatist and Marxist leanings, and his prophetic Christianity. This book is a must read."
George Yancy, McAnulty Fellow at Duquesne UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgements.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Reading West.
Chapter 2. Race and American Democracy.
Chapter 3. Jazz Philosophy: Westian Pragmatism.
Chapter 4. 'Prophetic' Christianity.
Chapter 5. Re-conceptualizing Marxism: West's Radicalism.
Chapter 6. The Multicontextual Public Intellectual.
Chapter 7. The Politics of ‘Conversion' West's ‘Love Ethic'.
Chapter 8. Achieving Democracy: Applying the Love Ethic.
Conclusion: Creative Tensions.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index
