Race, Gender, and the History of Early Analytic Philosophy

Product description Review [V]ery few philosophers are likely to remain unmoved in one way or another by LaVine's impassioned manifesto. . . the book offers a very valuable contribution to an ongoing discussion of great urgency.This thought-provoking book sets out to restructure philosophical enterprise in the analytic tradition. "Analytic philosophy at large has the connotation, whether deservedly or not, of undertheorizing issues affecting marginalized communities, but Dr. LaVine turns that on its head. He connects analytic philosophy to issues of social importance, particularly gender and race, by applying discursive injustice and analytic history to case studies addressing marginalized issues; thus, driving analytic philosophy towards considerations of justice. In doing so, he intertwines philosophy of language, logic, human interaction, and lived experiences to propel philosophers, especially analytic philosophers, into action for 'real-world movements.' Dr. LaVine's work truly encouraged me, and I would challenge everyone interested in Analytic philosophy to pick it up and start reading.""LaVine's book brings analytic tools to issues in social justice and illuminates just how useful analytic philosophy can be. This is an essential contribution to the field of analytic philosophy and should be read by everyone in it.""Matt LaVine's Race, Gender, and the History of Early Analytic Philosophy is a timely and long overdue scholarly work which puts a serious dent in the fight against the persisting bias that analytic philosophy is ahistorical and apolitical. Matt LaVine's carefully woven tapestry is truly intersectional in nature in that it combines history of philosophy with logic, epistemology, especially social epistemology, critical theory, self-reflection, and remarkable awareness of current academic tendencies. I am hopeful that Matt Lavine's book will inspire a change in the philosophical canon in that it offers an alternative story of the evolvement and goals of analytic philosophy toward inclusivity and diversity on all levels of discourse and practice." About the Author Matt LaVine is assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies, coordinator of the exploratory program, and program analyst in the division of diversity, equity, and inclusion at SUNY Potsdam.