Cornell West

di Geoffrey Giuliano (Autore)

Independently Published, 2026

Cornel West is one of the most influential public intellectuals in contemporary America. Philosopher, scholar, author, educator, and social critic, he has spent decades exploring questions of democracy, race, justice, religion, and human dignity. Known for his powerful speaking style, wide-ranging scholarship, and willingness to engage with difficult issues, West has become a prominent voice in American intellectual and political life. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1953 and raised in Sacramento, California, West demonstrated academic brilliance from an early age. He studied at Harvard University before earning a doctorate in philosophy from Princeton University. Throughout his career, he taught at many of the world's leading institutions, including Harvard, Princeton, and other major universities, earning recognition as one of the foremost scholars of religion, philosophy, and African American studies. This biography traces West's journey from a gifted student to one of the most widely recognized intellectuals of the modern era. Drawing upon interviews, lectures, memoirs, academic writings, and contemporary accounts, it explores his life, ideas, achievements, controversies, and enduring influence. Cornel West remains a significant figure in contemporary thought, challenging audiences to confront questions of justice, compassion, truth, and the responsibilities of democratic citizenship.

• Autore: Geoffrey Giuliano
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:20:56
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Independently Published
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798240190865