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Does the U.S. Need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission?: A Philosophical Investigation
Written from the perspective of a philosopher and African immigrant, this book makes a forceful moral argument for the need for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in the U.S. to address the long history of injustice to African-Americans.
| Author(s) | By Olufe mi Taiwo. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 200 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 31 May 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
Written from the perspective of a philosopher and African immigrant, this book makes a forceful moral argument for the need for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in the U.S. to address the long history of injustice to African-Americans.
Introduction: Witness, Citizen - Coming to Terms with my Adopted Homeland 1. Two Triggers 2. The Limits of Legalized Politics: Or Why the Law is Not Enough 3. Bringing Politics Back in: W.E.B. Du Bois and Derrick Bell as Witnesses 4. Ye Shall Know the Tru
Olufe mi Taiwo is Professor of African Political Thought and current Chair at the Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA. His research interests include Philosophy of Law, Social and Political Philosophy, Marxism, and Af
