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.
A provocative examination of the artistic interpretation of twelve of Borges’s most famous stories.
The book delves into the interplay between philosophy and art, highlighting the contributions of Cuban American artist Carlos Estevez. It examines how Estevez's work reflects philosophical concepts and invites readers to consider the deeper meanings behind his artistic expressions. Through this exploration, the book invites a dialogue on the significance of art in understanding complex philosophical ideas.
"What is race? What is ethnicity? Should we think of them as identities? Can they be effectively individuated? How are they related? How do the relations between them influence pressing issues concerned with social identity, gender, racism...
The book begins with a systematic chapter on the problem of individuation. Chapter 2 discusses Boethius and the metaphysical and logical approaches to the problem he initiates. Chapter 3 deals with the metaphysical views of Thierry of Chartres, Gilbert of Potiers and others. Chapter 4 takes up the logical view of Peter Abailard. The last chapter summarizes the book's findings