Philosophy of Science and Race

by Naomi Zack

Overview

First published in 2003. In this concisely argued, short new book, well-known philosopher Naomi Zack explores the scientific and philosophical problems in applying a biological conception of race to human beings. Through the systematic analysis of up-to-date data and conclusions in population genetics, transmission genetics, and biological anthropology, Zack provides a comprehensive conceptual account of how race in the ordinary sense has no basis in science. Her book combats our everyday understanding of race as a scientifically supported taxonomy of human beings, and in conclusion challenges us to be clear about what we mean by race and what it would require to remedy racism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134728022
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/23/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	273 KB

About the Author

Naomi Zack is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. She is known for her work in the philosophy of race and gender. She is the author of Race and Mixed Race (1993) and Bachelors of Science (1996) and has edited several anthologies, including RACE/SEX (1997) also published by Routledge.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: Reason and Method 1. Philosophical Racial Essentialism: Hume and Kant 2. Geography and Ideas of Race 3. Phenotypes and Ideas of Race 4. Transmission Genetics and Ideas of Race 5. Genealogy and Ideas of Race 6. Race and Contemporary Anthropology 7. Philosophical and Social Implications Notes Select Bibliography Index

Editorial Reviews

An important contribution to current debates on subjects related to race.

Tommy Lott

"An important contribution to current debates on subjects related to race." -- Tommy Lott, Philosophy, San Jose State University

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