American Indian Thought: Philosophical Essays
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0631223037
ISBN 13
9780631223030
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Publication Year
2003
Publisher
Pages
306
Description
This book brings together a diverse group of American Indian thinkers to discuss traditional and contemporary philosophies and philosophical issues. The essays presented here address philosophical questions pertaining to knowledge, time, place, history, science, law, religion, nationhood, ethics, and art, as understood from a variety of Native American standpoints. Unique in its approach, this volume represents several different tribes and nations and amplifies the voice of contemporary American Indian culture struggling for respect and autonomy. Taken together, the essays collected here exemplify the way in which American Indian perspectives enrich contemporary philosophy. Scholars, students of philosophy, and general readers alike will benefit from this distinctive collection. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
