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38Revelation, Interpretation, and RelativismAmerican Catholic Philosophical Quarterly 78 (3): 492-498. 2004.
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1Philosophy in Multiple VoicesRowman & Littlefield Publishers. 2007.The scope of Philosophy in Multiple Voices provides the reader with eight philosophical streams of thought-African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Asian-American, Feminist, Latin-American, Lesbian, Native-American and Queer-that introduce readers to alternative, complex philosophical questions concerning gendered, sexed, racial and ethnic identities, canon formation, and meta-philosophy. The overriding theme of the text is that philosophy is pluralistic in voice, rich in diversity, and ought to valori…Read more
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B. Referate uber fremdsprachige Neuerscheinungen-A Companion to Philosophy in the Middle AgesPhilosophischer Literaturanzeiger 59 (3): 301. 2006.
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Lewis R. Gordon is Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy and director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Social Thought and the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies at Temple University. He also is president of the Caribbean Philosophical Association. He is the author and editor of many books, and most recently coeditor, with Jane Anna Gordon, of Not Only the (review)In George Yancey (ed.), Philosophy in Multiple Voices, . 2007.
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19What Is Latin American Philosophy?In George Yancey (ed.), Philosophy in Multiple Voices, . 2007.
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15The Nature of Ethnicity with Special Reference to Hispanic/Latino IdentityPublic Affairs Quarterly 13 (1): 25-43. 1999.
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4Mel Gibson’s ’Passion’ and Philosophy: The Cross, the Questions, the Controversy (edited book)Open Court. 2004.Few--including director Mel Gibson--were prepared for the firestorm of controversy that followed the release of the long-awaited "The Passion of the Christ." This timely collection of essays explores the film's questions in-depth and expands on its themes.
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55Race or Ethnicity?: On Black and Latino Identity (edited book)Cornell Univ Pr. 2007.And how are the answers to these questions affected by the Black and Latino experience in the United States"-From the Preface This collection of new essays explores the relation between race and ethnicity and its social and political ...
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Risieri Frondizi's "Introducción a las problemas fundamentales del hombre" (review)Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 39 (4): 610. 1979.
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El concepto de filosofía hispánica: identidad sin propiedadCuadernos de Pensamiento Español 7 5-44. 1998.
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32Minorities and the Philosophical MarketplaceMetaphilosophy 33 (5): 535-551. 2002.This article argues for two theses. The first is that many of the sociological factors endemic in the philosophical community function as barriers to the recruitment of members of minority groups in the profession and to their functioning as public intellectuals. The division into familial groups, the fights for security and success, and the weakness of the federal organization of the American Philosophical Association all contribute to these barriers. The second is that sociology has a place in…Read more
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12Importance of the History of Ideas in Latin America: Zea's Positivism in MexicoThe Impact of Metaphysics on Latin American IdeologyJournal of the History of Ideas 36 (1): 177. 1975.
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60Philosophy in American Public LifeThe Proceedings of the Twentieth World Congress of Philosophy 11 129-140. 2001.My focus here is on two questions: Does philosophy have a place in contemporary American public life? and should philosophy have a place in American public life? Because my answer to the first question is negative, I also will discuss some of the reasons why I believe philosophy does not play a role in American public life. I suggest that philosophers have been excluded from the public conversation in part because the work of philosophy entails criticism and challenge—activities best accomplishe…Read more
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35A Theory of Textuality: The Logic and EpistemologyState University of New York Press. 1995.This book is just what it says it is: A theory of textuality divided into two parts, logical and epistemological
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Sergio Sarti's "Panorama della Filosofia Ispanoamericana Contemporanea" (review)Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 41 (3): 406. 1981.
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95Hispanic / Latino Identity: A Philosophical PerspectiveWiley-Blackwell. 1999.This volume provides a superb introduction to the philosophical, social, and political elements of Hispanic/Latino identity. It is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in issues that concern Hispanics/Latinos, social policy, and the history of thought and culture
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10Philosophy and Literature in Latin America presents a unique and original view of the current state of development in Latin America of two disciplines that are at the core of the humanities. Divided into two parts, each section explores the contributions of distinguished American and Latin American experts and authors. The section on literature includes the literary activities of Latin Americans working in the United States, an area in which very little research has been demonstrated and, for th…Read more
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138Response to the critics of hispanic/latino identity: Tahafut al-tahafutPhilosophy and Social Criticism 27 (2): 51-75. 2001.
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15Rationality and Happiness: From the Ancients to the Early MedievalsBoydell & Brewer. 2003.This volume explores the relationship between rationality and happiness from ancient Greek philosophy to early Latin medieval philosophy. What connection is there between human rationality and happiness? This issue was uppermost in the minds of the Ancient Greek philosophers and continued to be of importance during the entire early medieval period. Starting with theSocrates of Plato's early dialogues, who is regarded as having initiated the eudaimonistic ethical tradition, the present volume loo…Read more
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15Latinos in America: Philosophy and Social IdentityWiley-Blackwell. 2008.A first-of-its-kind book that seriously and profoundly examines what it means philosophically to be Latino and where Latinos fit in American society. Offers a fresh perspective and clearer understanding of Latin American thought and culture, rejecting answers based on stereotypes and fear Takes an interdisciplinary approach to the philosophical, social, and political elements of Hispanic/Latino identity, touching upon anthropology, history, cultural studies and sociology, as well as philosophy W…Read more
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Reperterio de Fil'osofos Latinoamericanos = Directory of Latin American PhilosophersCouncil on International Studies and Programs, State University of New York at Buffalo. 1988.
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Areas of Specialization
Metaphysics |
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy |
17th/18th Century Philosophy |
Areas of Interest
Metaphysics |
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy |
Philosophy of the Americas |