| Periodical Title | APA Newsletter on Hispanic/Latino Issues in Philosophy |
| Author(s) | Robert Elí Sánchez, Jr. |
| Editor(s) | Carlos Alberto Sánchez |
| Abstract | This paper argues that promoting Latin American philosophy requires going beyond showing its value as a repository of cultural resources, as Manuel Vargas does. While useful, Vargas’s account does not explain Latin American philosophy’s potential to disrupt and expand the Anglo-American tradition. Drawing on Hegel and Kierkegaard’s readings of Socrates, the author argues philosophy’s value also lies in its capacity to radically question an entire culture. Characteristics of Latin American philosophy like its emphasis on authenticity, applied metaphilosophy, and the connection between social and philosophical identity have this disruptive potential. Rather than emphasize only Latin American philosophy’s similarities to the Western tradition, highlighting these disruptive differences may intrigue Anglo-American philosophers skeptical of its value. Allowing Latin American philosophy to problematize questions like “What is philosophy?” stands to push the boundaries of what counts as philosophy and who gets to do it. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Pages | 2-9 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Published Keywords | Latin American philosophy, Western philosophy, disruption, culture, authenticity This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Date Published | Spring 2014 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 2155-9708 |
| URL | https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.apaonline.org/resource/collection/60044C96-F3E0-4049-BC5A-271C673FA1E5/HispanicV13n2.pdf |
| Google Scholar link | https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Strengthening+the+Case+for+Latin+American+Philosophy%3A+Beyond+Cultural+Resources&btnG= |
| Open Access? | Yes |
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