Cornel West is one of the most celebrated intellectuals working in America today. Professor Clarence Shole Johnson offers a reading of his important contributions to philosophy in this benchmark, thought-provoking book.

Cornel West is one of the most celebrated intellectuals working in America today. Professor Clarence Shole Johnson offers a reading of his important contributions to philosophy in this benchmark, thought provoking book. After a brief biographical sketch, Johnson leads us through a comprehensive examination of West's philosophy from his conceptions of pragmatism, existentialism, Marxism and Prophetic Christianity to his persuasive writings on black-Jewish relations, affirmative action, and the role of black intellectuals. Special focus is given to West's writings on ethics and social justice...