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Bryan 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.

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A 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 Contents
Foreword, 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

Taking Back Philosophy

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      Publisher Columbia University Press
      Published 5 December 2017
      ISBN-13 9780231184373
      978-0231184373
      ISBN-10 0231184379
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      Philosophical traditions and schools of thought

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bryan 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 Review
      A 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 Contents
      Foreword, 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

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