Ethics and Race: Past and Present Intersections and Controversies

Ethics and Race is a book that approaches historical and contemporary issues of race and racism on an ethical/moral foundation. It covers the history of race in ideas and events, law and policy, social institutions, social disruptions, identity and representation, and the national and international world. It includes up-to-date scientific findings, affirmative action and diversity, current events, white privilege, racial identity, race and gender, and media representation. The book encourages students to think through contemporary issues concerning race on explicit moral foundations and construct their own chains of reasonings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Ethics and Race is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that delves into the complex and intertwined subjects of ethics and race. While philosophers have traditionally maintained a separation between these two domains, the author argues that every issue concerning race is, in fact, an ethical issue. The book offers a comprehensive and ethical/moral foundation for students to engage with historical and contemporary issues of race and racism.

Spanning 24 chapters, Ethics and Race explores the history of race in ideas and events, encompassing both law and culture. The book employs an inclusive approach, discussing black, white, Asian, Native American, and other racial identities. The topics are coherently organized into six sections:

I. Ideas and History of Race: This section delves into the philosophical and historical perspectives on race, exploring the development of ideas and the impact of events on racial identities.

II. Law and Policy: This section examines the legal and policy frameworks that shape race relations in society, including affirmative action, diversity, and current events such as protests and police killings.

III. Social Institutions: This section explores the social institutions that perpetuate racial inequality, such as education, healthcare, and the media. It examines the ways in which these institutions contribute to racial disparities and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

IV. Social Disruptions: This section examines the social disruptions caused by race and racism, such as systemic discrimination, prejudice, and violence. It explores the ways in which these disruptions impact individuals and communities and the efforts to address them.

V. Identity and Representation: This section explores the complex and multifaceted nature of racial identity, including mixed race, and examines the ways in which race and gender intersect in media representation.

VI. The National and International World: This section examines race and race relations in the United States and extends to international issues and examples. It explores the global impact of race and the challenges faced by communities across different regions.

Key features of Ethics and Race include:

Up-to-date scientific findings concerning race are explained to provide a scientific basis.

Affirmative Action and Diversity: The book addresses affirmative action and diversity, discussing the ethical implications of these policies and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Current Events: The book incorporates current events from protests from the Left and Right and police killings, providing students with a real-world perspective on race and race relations.

The Relevance of Race to Disaster and Climate Change: The book explains the relevance of race to the effects of disaster and climate change, highlighting the disproportionate impact of these phenomena on marginalized communities.

White Privilege: The book considers white privilege and introduces white racial status as an important factor that has led to current political impasses and cultural oppositions.

Racial Identity: The book explores the complex and multifaceted nature of racial identity, including mixed race, and considers race and gender and media representation.

Ethics and Race mainly addresses race and race relations in the United States, but international issues and examples are also included to provide a global perspective.

In the final chapter, the author proposes humanism, as derived from global thought, as a moral foundation for addressing issues of race. However, the book does not dictate any particular conclusions on these issues, leaving it up to the student to engage in thought, discussion, and writing questions to develop their own understanding.

Overall, Ethics and Race is a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the ethical and moral dimensions of race and race relations. It offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of these complex topics, encouraging students to think critically and develop their own ethical perspectives on these important issues.

Weight: 531g
Dimension: 240 x 159 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538166710