Kantian Dignity and Trolley Problems in the Literature of Richard Wright by Mich

Description: Kantian Dignity and Trolley Problems in the Literature of Richard Wright by Michael Wainwright This book examines the literature of African-American author Richard Wright and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, arguing that Wright was not only the foremost proponent of minoritarian protest literature, but also a groundbreaking minoritarian exponent of philosophical literature. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book examines the literature of African-American author Richard Wright and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, arguing that Wright was not only the foremost proponent of minoritarian protest literature, but also a groundbreaking minoritarian exponent of philosophical literature. In presenting this argument, the volume defends trolley problems from the criticism that some philosophers level against them by promoting their use as an interpretive tool for literary scholars. Starting with Martha C. Nussbaums interventions in literary theory concerning Henry James and perceptive equilibrium, this book draws on the philosophical thoughts of her contemporaries—Philippa Foot, John Rawls, Judith Jarvis Thomson, and Derek Parfit—to analyze Uncle Toms Children, especially "Down by the Riverside," alongside other works by Wright. This approach emphasizes Wrights recognition of the importance and integrity of Kants concept of dignity. Author Biography Michael Wainwright is Honorary Research Associate at the University of London, UK. He is the author of numerous books, including most recently Faulkners Ethics: An Intense Struggle (2021), The Rational Shakespeare: Peter Ramus, Edward de Vere, and the Question of Authorship (2018), and Game Theory and Postwar American Literature (2016), all published by Palgrave. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction: Contesting Equilibria: Nussbaum versus Rawls .- Chapter 2 Kantian Dignity .- Chapter 3 Philosophical Literature .- Chapter 4 Trolley Problems .- Chapter 5 Lifeboats .- Chapter 6 Richard Wrights Travails of Mann .- Chapter 7 Conclusion: Be Reasonable. Details ISBN3031402154 Author Michael Wainwright Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Series American Literature Readings in the 21st Century Year 2023 ISBN-13 9783031402159 Format Hardcover Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Country of Publication Switzerland Alternative 9783031402180 Audience Professional & Vocational Edition 1st Pages 228 Edition Description 1st ed. 2024 Publication Date 2023-10-28 Illustrations 4 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 228 p. 4 illus. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159417312;

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