An Introduction to Latin American Philosophy

This introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the central topics in Latin American philosophy.

Susana Nuccetelli (Author)

9781107067646, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 5 November 2020

306 pages
25 x 17.4 x 2.2 cm, 0.66 kg

Latin American philosophy is best understood as a type of applied philosophy devoted to issues related to the culture and politics of Latin America. This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of its central topics. It explores not only the unique insights offered by Latin American thinkers into the traditional pre-established fields of Western philosophy, but also the many 'isms' developed as a direct result of Latin American thought. Many concern matters of practical ethics and social and political philosophy, such as Lascasianism, Arielism, Bolívarism, modest and immodest feminisms, republicanism, positivism, Marxism, and liberationism. But there are also meta-philosophical 'isms' such as originalism and perspectivism. Together with clear and accessible discussions of the major issues and arguments, the book offers helpful summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of terms. It will be valuable for all readers wanting to explore the richness and diversity of Latin American philosophy.

Preface
1. Setting the Scene: The Iberian Conquest
2. Modest and Immodest Feminism
3. The Authoritarian Republicanism of Bolívar
4. The Liberal Republicanism of Sarmiento and Alberdi
5. Home-Grown and Imported Positivism
6. Martí's Liberal Anti-Positivism
7. Utopian Latin Americanism: Arielism and Mestizofilia
8. Soft and Hard Socialism
9. Liberation Theology and Philosophy
10. Skepticism and Anti-Skepticism about Latin American Philosophy
Glossary
References
Index of Names and Subjects.

Subject Areas: Social & political philosophy [HPS], Non-Western philosophy [HPD], Philosophy [HP]