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Book SynopsisBryan W. Van Norden lambastes academic philosophy for its Eurocentrism and insularity and challenges educational institutions to live up to their cosmopolitan ideals.
Taking Back Philosophy is at once a manifesto for multicultural education, an accessible introduction to Confucian and Buddhist philosophy, and a defense of the value of philosophy.
Trade ReviewA delightful book that takes a global perspective, challenging narrowness in the current philosophic, political, and cultural scene. -- Stephen H. Phillips, University of Texas at Austin A vigorous, clear, and convincing book suitable for any reader who cares about philosophy, the liberal arts, or the relevance of diverse cultures to basic questions about how we ought to live. -- Aaron Stalnaker, Indiana University
Table of ContentsForeword, by Jay L. Garfield
Preface
1. A Manifesto for Multicultural Philosophy
2. Traditions in Dialogue
3. Trump’s Philosophers
4. Welders and Philosophers
5. The Way of Confucius and Socrates
Notes
Index
