Latin American Philosophy: An Introduction with Readings

Susana Nuccetelli and Gary Seay's text,Latin American Philosophy: An Introduction with Readings,makes original and translated writings of Latin American thinkers available on a variety of philosophical problems. These problems include the nature of philosophy, rationality, justice, human rights, cultural identity, and many other questions that have concerned them from the colonial period to the present day. Features ofLatin American Philosophy: An Introduction with Readings Invites discussion of topics currently generating considerable interest in philosophy Offers contrasting views, facilitating a deeper understanding of the issues of Latin American philosophy Reconstructs the history of ideas in Latin America with an emphasis on philosophical topics Introduces students to major social figures advocating clearly defined ideologies, in which issues easily lend themselves to philosophical debate Promotes cross-cultural understanding by selecting topics which affect all Latino groups Provides vivid examples for students' appreciation, especially on topics such as fairness in the distribution of wealth, the persistence of poverty, racism, and the liberation of womenSusana Nuccetelli is the author of 'Latin American Philosophy: An Introduction with Readings', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130485168 and ISBN 0130485160.