Philosophy of Science and Race

Name: Philosophy of Science and Race
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ISBN: 9780415941648

ISBN-10: 0415941644

ISBN-13: 9780415941648

Edition: 2003

Authors: Naomi Zack

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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.

Book details

List price: $46.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 9/20/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.98" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Preface and Acknowledgments


Introduction: Reason and Method



Philosophical Racial Essentialism: Hume and Kant



Geography and Ideas of Race



Phenotypes and Ideas of Race



Transmission Genetics and Ideas of Race



Genealogy and Ideas of Race



Race and Contemporary Anthropology



Philosophical and Social Implications


Notes


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Index