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Book SynopsisEngages a neglected dimension of Charles S Peirce's philosophy, human embodiment, to highlight the compatibility between Peirce's ideas and contemporary work in social criticism focusing on feminism and race theory.
Trade Review"This is a brave book balancing strong scholarship, clear organization, and a provocative reading of Peirce." -- -Roger Ward Georgetown College "Examines what is termed a neglected element of embodiment in the philosophy of Charles Sanders Pierce." -The Chronicle of Higher Education "The Politics of Survival provides a lucid, compelling, and exceptionally accessible account of the relevance of Peirce and pragmatism to contemporary discussions of social justice. Trout demonstrates how Peirce's philosophy rises above his personal prejudices to provide a unique set of tools for analyzing and criticizing the nonconscious biases of those who believe that they are free from prejudice. The Politics of Survival is unmatched in the manner in which it makes Peirce and pragmatism relevant to recent literature on racism and sexism." -- -Mitchell Aboulafia The Juilliard School
