Black Minded
The Political Philosophy of Malcolm X
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pluto Press
Published:20th Mar '20
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This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£75.00(9780745340739)
This insightful book explores Malcolm X's political philosophy, emphasizing his contributions to Black Radical Thought and social justice. Black Minded offers a fresh perspective on his enduring legacy.
The first comprehensive exploration of the political philosophy of a radical hero, Black Minded delves into the life and ideas of Malcolm X, a figure often labeled as 'the angriest black man in America.' Not merely a biography, this work seeks to illuminate Malcolm X's philosophical contributions, positioning him firmly within the tradition of Black Radical Thought. Through a detailed examination, the author reveals the depth of Malcolm X's ideas, which extend beyond his personal narrative to address broader socio-political issues.
Michael Sawyer argues that the key tenets of Malcolm X's political philosophy—economic and social justice, fierce resistance to white supremacy, and a commitment to Black internationalism—are frequently overshadowed by biographical accounts. This book illustrates how these concepts interweave with the intellectual legacies of influential thinkers like W.E.B. Du Bois and Frantz Fanon, highlighting their significance in the revolutionary movements aimed at improving the conditions of people of African descent worldwide.
By investigating themes such as ontology, the physical body, geographic space, and the nature of revolution, Black Minded offers a vital reassessment of Malcolm X's political philosophy. This work not only honors his legacy but also serves as a crucial resource for understanding the ongoing struggles for justice and equality faced by Black communities today.
'Incisive, provocative, and essential, Black Minded makes a compelling case for Malcolm X's original contribution to a radical humanism that stands outside European traditions, against the dehumanization of the Black body, and for genuine global revolution'
-- Robin D. G. Kelley, author of 'Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination''Brilliantly contends that meaningful Black activism is grounded in an underlying philosophy. Movements are driven by thought as well as action. Essential reading during the current Black activist renaissance'
-- Melina Abdullah, professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University and co-founder of Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles'Intellectually priceless... Sawyer's book on Malcolm is comparable to Fanon's Wretched of the Earth and The Souls of Black Folk by Du Bois. Black Minded presents us with a maturing Malcolm who is thinking in motion, and who has strong resonance for Black People today as we continue to struggle with defining who we are and how we shall fight' -- Flores Forbes author of 'Invisible Men: A Contemporary Slave Narrative in the Era of Mass Incarceration'
'Black Minded makes a compelling case for Malcolm X as a political philosopher of the first rank. Michael Sawyer helps us hear the depth, strength, and continuing relevance of Malcolm's call for a world-wide Black revolution' -- Jonathan Scott Lee, co-editor of 'I Am Because We Are: Readings in Africana Philosophy'
'Epochal and paradigm-shifting are the only words that accurately describe the force of Michael Sawyer's Black Minded. Sawyer offers the world its first systematic reading of Malcolm X as a philosophically evolving political theorist. He introduces X as a Black man thinking through his body, or as Dr. Huey P. Newton would say through a mind that is flesh, to not only feel the dawn of revolution but touch the horizon where it shall end'
-- Tommy J. Curry, author of 'The Man-Not: Race, Class, Genre, and the Dilemmas of Black Manhood''In its careful analysis of his radical and exemplary practice in word and deed, Black Minded doesn't give Malcolm X his rightful place in the canon of political philosophy so much as raise political philosophy to a height it never dared to reach by requiring and allowing it to ground with our brother. Michael Sawyer has written a powerful and necessary book'
-- Fred Moten, author of 'In the Break: The Aesthetics of the Black Radical TraditISBN: 9780745340746
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 212g
160 pages