Title
Afropessimism-used
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Longlisted National Book Award (Nonfiction) Combining Trenchant Philosophy With Lyrical Memoir, Afropessimism Is An Unparalleled Account Of Blackness.Why Does Race Seem To Color Almost Every Feature Of Our Moral And Political Universe? Why Does A Perpetual Cycle Of Slaveryin All Its Political, Intellectual, And Cultural Formscontinue To Define The Black Experience? And Why Is Antiblack Violence Such A Predominant Feature Not Only In The United States But Around The World? These Are Just Some Of The Compelling Questions That Animate Afropessimism, Frank B. Wilderson Iiis Seminal Work On The Philosophy Of Blackness.Combining Precise Philosophy With A Torrent Of Memories, Wilderson Presents The Tenets Of An Increasingly Prominent Intellectual Movement That Sees Blackness Through The Lens Of Perpetual Slavery. Drawing On Works Of Philosophy, Literature, Film, And Critical Theory, He Shows That The Social Construct Of Slavery, As Seen Through Pervasive Antiblack Subjugation And Violence, Is Hardly A Relic Of The Past But The Very Engine That Powers Our Civilization, And That Without This Masterslave Dynamic, The Calculus Bolstering World Civilization Would Collapse. Unlike Any Other Disenfranchised Group, Wilderson Argues, Blacks Alone Will Remain Essentially Slaves In The Larger Human World, Where They Can Never Be Truly Regarded As Human Beings, Where, At Every Scale Of Abstraction, Violence Saturates Black Life.And While Afropessimism Delivers A Formidable Philosophical Account Of Being Black, It Is Also Interwoven With Dramatic Set Pieces, Autobiographical Stories That Juxtapose Wildersons Seemingly Idyllic Upbringing In Midcentury Minneapolis With The Abject Racism He Later Encounterswhether In Late 1960S Berkeley Or In Apartheid South Africa, Where He Joins Forces With The African National Congress. Afropessimism Provides No Restorative Solution To The Hatred That Abounds; Rather, Wilderson Believes That Acknowledging These Historical And Social Conditions Will Result In Personal Enlightenment About The Reality Of Our Inherently Racialized Existence.Radical In Conception, Remarkably Poignant, And With Soaring Flights Of Lyrical Prose, Afropessimism Reverberates With Wisdom And Painful Clarity In The Fractured World We Inhabit. It Positions Wilderson As A Paradigmatic Thinker And As A Twentyfirstcentury Inheritor Of Many Of The African American Literary Traditions Established In Centuries Past.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Afropessimism'? A: 'Afropessimism' explores the philosophy of Blackness, emphasizing the concept of perpetual slavery and its impact on the Black experience in contemporary society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Afropessimism'? A: The book is authored by Frank B. Wilderson III, who combines philosophy with personal memoir to discuss the complexities of race and anti-Black violence.
- Q: When was 'Afropessimism' published? A: 'Afropessimism' was published on April 7, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Afropessimism'? A: 'Afropessimism' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Afropessimism'? A: 'Afropessimism' contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: Is 'Afropessimism' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Afropessimism' is well-suited for academic study, particularly in fields like philosophy, African American studies, and cultural studies.
- Q: What kind of questions does 'Afropessimism' address? A: 'Afropessimism' addresses profound questions about race, violence, and the historical context of Black existence in society.
- Q: Does 'Afropessimism' provide solutions to racial issues? A: 'Afropessimism' does not offer restorative solutions; instead, it aims to illuminate the harsh realities of racial dynamics and the philosophy of Blackness.
- Q: What literary styles are used in 'Afropessimism'? A: 'Afropessimism' combines philosophical discourse with autobiographical narratives and lyrical prose.
- Q: Is 'Afropessimism' a part of any literary awards? A: 'Afropessimism' was longlisted for the National Book Award in the Nonfiction category.