Jorge J.E. Gracia's work spans metaphysics, philosophical historiography, philosophy of language, and hermeneutics, alongside explorations of ethnicity, race, nationality, and Hispanic/Latin-American philosophy. While his early scholarship focused on medieval philosophy and metaphysics, his more recent contributions have profoundly engaged with issues of race, ethnicity, and identity. His theoretical frameworks for understanding race and ethnicity, including his familial-historical view of ethnicity and genetic common-bundle view of race, have been groundbreaking. These perspectives have significantly shaped the field, addressing complex questions previously left unresolved.
The author shares personal reflections on his family and life in Cuba prior to the Castro Revolution, providing insights into the societal dynamics of that era. Through engaging narratives, he aims to inspire historians, philosophers, and writers to explore the complexities of Cuban society during this significant historical period.