Jorge J.E. Gracia beschäftigt sich primär mit Metaphysik, philosophischer Historiographie, Sprachphilosophie und Hermeneutik sowie mit Fragen der Ethnizität, Rasse und Nationalität sowie hispanischer und lateinamerikanischer Philosophie. Während sich seine frühere Arbeit auf mittelalterliche Philosophie und Metaphysik konzentrierte, hat sich sein neueres Werk intensiv mit Fragen von Rasse, Ethnizität und Identität auseinandergesetzt. Seine bahnbrechenden Theorien zur Rasse und Ethnizität, wie seine familiär-historische Auffassung von Ethnizität und seine genetische Bündel-Auffassung von Rasse, haben das Feld maßgeblich geprägt und viele bisher unbeantwortete Fragen adressiert.
The author shares personal reflections on his family and life in Cuba prior to the Castro Revolution, providing insights into the societal dynamics of that era. Through engaging narratives, he aims to inspire historians, philosophers, and writers to explore the complexities of Cuban society during this significant historical period.
A provocative examination of the artistic interpretation of twelve of Borges’s most famous stories.
The book delves into the interplay between philosophy and art, highlighting the contributions of Cuban American artist Carlos Estevez. It examines how Estevez's work reflects philosophical concepts and invites readers to consider the deeper meanings behind his artistic expressions. Through this exploration, the book invites a dialogue on the significance of art in understanding complex philosophical ideas.
"What is race? What is ethnicity? Should we think of them as identities? Can they be effectively individuated? How are they related? How do the relations between them influence pressing issues concerned with social identity, gender, racism...
This study explores the Problem of individuation during the early medieval period, aiming to establish a foundational understanding of the prevailing approaches through detailed investigations of key authors. It begins with a chapter that outlines the problem without specific references to medieval thought, serving two purposes: to create a framework for evaluating various doctrines of individuation and to provide a basis for comparing different medieval perspectives with contemporary views. The historical discussion starts with Boethius, who introduced significant aspects of individuation to the Middle Ages. His treatment of the subject suggests two primary approaches adopted by later thinkers. The first, a metaphysical perspective, is explored in Chapter III through the works of John Eriugena, Thierry of Chartres, Gilbert of Poitiers, and others. The second approach, more logical in nature, is represented by Peter Abelard and discussed in Chapter IV. The final chapter summarizes earlier discussions and characterizes the medieval approach to individuation. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography, making it a valuable resource for philosophers, logicians, theologians, historians, and scholars of medieval studies.