Disability and American Philosophies

This volume of essays explores the intersections of American philosophy and disability studies, highlighting the need for more research in this area. It discusses how American philosophies from various traditions, such as pragmatism and classical American pragmatism, inform descriptions of disability and efforts at liberation. It also examines alternative conceptions of epistemic and ethical issues surrounding disability and addresses living issues of disability, such as parenting, immigration policy, and art education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

American philosophical traditions possess a strong foundation for engaging with disability studies, owing to their commitment to philosophizing from lived experience and a shared meliorist impulse. However, to date, there have been limited efforts to facilitate research at the intersections of American philosophy and disability studies. This volume of essays aims to provide guidance and impetus for advancing this inquiry. Scholars from pragmatist and other American traditions explore the intersections between American philosophy and work in disability studies. The volume is organized into three broader sections: one that examines how American philosophies, ranging from contemporary Mexican philosophy to classical American pragmatism, shape descriptions of disability and efforts towards liberation. The second section presents accounts of how American philosophies offer alternative perspectives on epistemic and ethical issues related to disability. The third section delves into contemporary living issues of disability, encompassing essays on parenting, immigration policy, and art education. Throughout these works, scholars offer direction and guidance for further exploration at the intersection of American philosophies and disability studies.

American philosophical traditions possess a strong foundation for engaging with disability studies, owing to their commitment to philosophizing from lived experience and a shared meliorist impulse. However, to date, there have been limited efforts to facilitate research at the intersections of American philosophy and disability studies. This volume of essays aims to provide guidance and impetus for advancing this inquiry. Scholars from pragmatist and other American traditions explore the intersections between American philosophy and work in disability studies. The volume is organized into three broader sections: one that examines how American philosophies, ranging from contemporary Mexican philosophy to classical American pragmatism, shape descriptions of disability and efforts towards liberation. The second section presents accounts of how American philosophies offer alternative perspectives on epistemic and ethical issues related to disability. The third section delves into contemporary living issues of disability, encompassing essays on parenting, immigration policy, and art education. Throughout these works, scholars offer direction and guidance for further exploration at the intersection of American philosophies and disability studies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367245603