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The Racial Contract,Used
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A very important book.... The Racial Contract has the potential to radically challenge many of us to reevaluate how we think about social contract theory. As well, to take the arguments that Mills makes is to be prepared to rethink about the concept of race and the structure of our political systems. This is a very important book indeed, and should be a welcome addition to the ongoing discussions surrounding social contract theory.Teaching PhilosophyThe Racial Contract puts classic Western social contract theory, deadpan, to extraordinary radical use. With a sweeping look at the European expansionism and racism of the last five hundred years, Charles W. Mills demonstrates how this peculiar and unacknowledged 'contract' has shaped a system of global European domination: how it brings into existence 'whites' and 'nonwhites,' full persons and subpersons, how it influences white moral theory and moral psychology; and how this system is imposed on nonwhites through ideological conditioning and violence. The Racial Contract argues that the society we live in is a continuing white supremacist state.Holding up a mirror to mainstream philosophy, this provocative book explains the evolving outline of the racial contract from the time of the New World conquest and subsequent colonialism to the written slavery contract, to the 'separate but equal' system of segregation in the twentiethcentury United States. According to Mills, the contract has provided the theoretical architecture justifying an entire history of European atrocity against nonwhites, from David Hume's and Immanuel Kant's claims that blacks had inferior cognitive power, to the Holocaust, to the kind of imperialism in Asia that was demonstrated by the Vietnam War.Mills suggests that the ghettoization of philosophical work on race is no accident. This work challenges the assumption that mainstream theory is itself raceless. Just as feminist theory has revealed orthodox political philosophy's invisible white male bias, Mills's explication of the racial contract exposes its racial underpinnings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Racial Contract'? A: 'The Racial Contract' explores the unacknowledged social contract that has historically established and justified systems of racial inequality and white supremacy in Western societies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Racial Contract'? A: The author of 'The Racial Contract' is Charles W. Mills, a prominent philosopher known for his work on social and political theory, particularly concerning race.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition of 'The Racial Contract'? A: This edition of 'The Racial Contract' is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Racial Contract'? A: 'The Racial Contract' contains 192 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and arguments.
- Q: When was 'The Racial Contract' published? A: 'The Racial Contract' was published on June 21, 1999.
- Q: Is 'The Racial Contract' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Racial Contract' is suitable for academic study as it presents critical analyses of social contract theory and race, making it a valuable resource for philosophy and political science courses.
- Q: What are the key arguments presented in 'The Racial Contract'? A: The key arguments in 'The Racial Contract' include the critique of traditional social contract theories, the historical context of European colonialism, and the ongoing implications of systemic racism.
- Q: Does 'The Racial Contract' include references to historical events? A: Yes, the book includes references to historical events such as colonialism, slavery, and segregation, illustrating how these events have shaped contemporary racial dynamics.
- Q: What impact does 'The Racial Contract' aim to have on readers? A: 'The Racial Contract' aims to encourage readers to reevaluate their understanding of race and social theory, challenging them to confront the realities of systemic racism.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'The Racial Contract'? A: 'The Racial Contract' is aimed at scholars, students, and general readers interested in philosophy, political theory, and social justice issues.