Kimmerle's Intercultural Philosophy and Beyond: The Ongoing Quest for Epistemic Justice

This book provides a concise overview of the development of intercultural philosophy since the early 1990s, focusing on one of its key pioneers, Heinz Kimmerle (1930–2016). Kimmerle's approach to intercultural philosophy is radical and fosters epistemic justice by recognizing philosophies of different cultures and engaging in dialogue with female philosophers and artists. The author demonstrates how Kimmerle's approach can be further enhanced by using an intersectional approach.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book provides a concise yet in-depth exploration of the evolution of intercultural philosophy since the early 1990s, with a particular focus on the pioneering work of Heinz Kimmerle (1930-2016). Drawing upon the rich tapestry of influences from Gadamer, Heidegger, Derrida, and Ramose, Kimmerle's approach to intercultural philosophy is both radical and transformative, advocating for epistemic justice.

In his critical reflection on his own Western philosophical tradition, Kimmerle identified the shortcomings of a discourse rooted in a dominant concept of rationality, as well as the exclusion of diverse perspectives and participants. Instead, he sought to develop an alternative way of thinking, emphasizing the significance of recognizing and valuing the philosophical traditions of different cultures.

Kimmerle's intercultural philosophy is multi-faceted, delving into the interplay of dialectics, hermeneutics, deconstruction, and decolonization as means to achieve epistemic justice. The author goes beyond Kimmerle's work, demonstrating how his approach can be further enriched by incorporating an intersectional lens and engaging in dialogue with female philosophers and artists.

This new study, which includes unpublished and untranslated texts from Kimmerle's work in German and Dutch, holds immense interest for scholars engaged in the fields of continental philosophy, intercultural and African philosophy, political philosophy, decolonial and feminist studies. It offers valuable insights into the ongoing dialogue between different philosophical traditions and provides a rich resource for further exploration and debate.

Weight: 666g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032221267