Philosophy of Science and Race

ISBN-13: 9780415941648 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 160 str.

Naomi Zack

Opis

In this concisely argued short book, philosopher Naomi Zack explores the scientific and philosophical problems in applying a biological conception of race to human beings. Through the systematic analysis of data and conclusions in population genetics, transmission genetics, and biological anthropology, Zack provides a comprehensive conceptual account of how race in the ordinary sense has no basis in science.

Recenzje

"An important contribution to current debates on subjects related to race." -- Tommy Lott, Philosophy, San Jose State University

Spis treści

Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: Reason and Method 1. Philosophical Racial Essentialism: Hume and Kant 2. Geography and Ideas of Race 3. Phenotypes and Ideas of Race 4. Transmission Genetics and Ideas of Race 5. Genealogy and Ideas of Race 6. Race and Contemporary Anthropology 7. Philosophical and Social Implications Notes Select Bibliography Index

O autorze

Naomi Zack is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. She is known for her work in the philosophy of race and gender. She is the author of Race and Mixed Race (1993) and Bachelors of Science (1996) and has edited several anthologies, including RACE/SEX (1997) also published by Routledge.