To be made a Martyr or a Minstrel: Lessons from Aesthetic Theory on Academic Philosophy Pornographic Relation to Black Thinkers and their Ideas
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In academic Philosophy, Black individuals, despite being invited for diversity, often find their presence reduced to mere aesthetic objects rather than genuine contributors to knowledge.
Apaonlinehttps://blog.apaonline.org/2024/10/08/to-be-made-a-martyr-or-a-minstrel-lessons-from-aesthetic-theory-on-academic-philosophy-pornographic-relation-to-black-thinkers-and-their-ideas/
Philosophy as a discipline often offers a 'pornographic love,' aiming to objectify rather than engage with Black individuals and their contributions meaningfully.
Apaonlinehttps://blog.apaonline.org/2024/10/08/to-be-made-a-martyr-or-a-minstrel-lessons-from-aesthetic-theory-on-academic-philosophy-pornographic-relation-to-black-thinkers-and-their-ideas/
The notion of love in Philosophy should orient towards genuine knowledge and wisdom, rather than simply enhancing its own image through superficial diversity.
Apaonlinehttps://blog.apaonline.org/2024/10/08/to-be-made-a-martyr-or-a-minstrel-lessons-from-aesthetic-theory-on-academic-philosophy-pornographic-relation-to-black-thinkers-and-their-ideas/
To truly engage with philosophical knowledge, one must transcend tokenism and foster an environment of authentic connection and respect for underrepresented voices.
Apaonlinehttps://blog.apaonline.org/2024/10/08/to-be-made-a-martyr-or-a-minstrel-lessons-from-aesthetic-theory-on-academic-philosophy-pornographic-relation-to-black-thinkers-and-their-ideas/
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