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Latin American Philosophy for the 21st Century: The Human Condition, Values, and the Search for Identity Jorge Gracia and Elizabeth Millán-Zaibert Published by Prometheus Books,2003 Prometheus Books

This excellent collection is the most complete anthology of Latin American Philosophers in English available today. Update and revised, Latin American Philosophy combines the richness, the diversity, and the intensity of twenty-three great minds-the result of which is a testament to the philosophical power that is uniquely Latin American. Thought the main focus is upon the rich contemporary period, several key texts from the colonial and the independentist period are included to provide the reader with some historical background. Dividing the work into four major sections –Colonial Beginnings and Independence, Philosophical Anthropology, Values, and The Search for Identity- the editors complement their selections with introductions to themes covered in each section and brief biographies of each author. An up-to-date bibliography provides the reader with information on the latest work done in the field, both in English and Spain.

This outstanding compilation is accessible enough to serve as an introduction to the field, while at the same time it is sufficiently sophisticated to be of use even to advanced scholars specializing in Latin American philosophy. It will serve as an important resource for students and teachers dedicated to a more pluralistic canon of philosophical texts.

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