When Colorblindness Isn't the Answer: Humanism and the Challenge of Race (Humanism in Practice) - Softcover

Pinn, Anthony B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1634311221 ISBN 13: 9781634311229

Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Is colorblindness really the answer to America's racial divide? In this thought-provoking volume, Anthony B. Pinn challenges the conventional wisdom and makes a compelling case for why humanism must embrace racial justice. He argues that a truly humanist approach requires acknowledging and addressing the complexities of race, rather than ignoring them.

Pinn urges humanists to move beyond the question of why racial minorities remain committed to religious traditions and instead confront a more pressing issue: Why has humanism failed to offer a more compelling alternative? Through insightful analysis and historical context, Pinn provides a framework for understanding white privilege, challenging social constructs, and promoting meaningful engagement with race. This book is for humanists, social justice advocates, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of race relations in America.

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About the Author

Anthony B. Pinn is the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities, professor of religious studies, and founding director of the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning at Rice University. He is the first African American full professor to hold an endowed chair in the history of Rice University. He is also director of research for the Institute for Humanist Studies and is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Humanist Association. He is the author of The End of God-Talk and Writing God's Obituary, and he lives in Houston, Texas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1634311221
• ISBN 13: 9781634311229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144