Co-workers in the Kingdom of Culture: Classics and Cosmopolitanism in the Tho...

Description: Co-workers in the Kingdom of Culture: Classics and Cosmopolitanism in the Thought of W. E. B. Du Bois [Hardcover] Withun, David Product Overview W. E. B. Du Bois was one of the great African American intellectuals of the
early twentieth century. He was a prominent civil rights leader, sociologist,
historian, educator, author of several works of fiction, and one of the
founding figures of Pan-Africanism. Du Bois's works are filled with allusions
to the classical mythology, philosophy, and history that permeated his
education. In the first book-length discussion of the topic, David Withun
examines the influence of classical authors on Du Bois's thoughts about
education, the arts, government, and society. The influence of classical
philosophy, particularly that of Plato and Cicero, is apparent in some of Du
Bois's most distinctive ideas, such as the concept of the Talented Tenth, his
opposition to Booker T. Washington's industrial education, and in his support
of propaganda through art. Withun also explores Du Bois's critique of the
classical tradition in his responses to modern racism and colonialism. While
Du Bois adopted a number of ideas from the classical tradition, he also used
them to critique what he saw as a tradition gone awry. Alongside Du Bois's
critique of the classical tradition, he also exhibited an increasing interest
in the history--ancient and modern--of Africa and Asia. In his attempts to
combat modern prejudice, Du Bois appealed to the long traditions of thought of
peoples outside of Europe, in several instances pioneering the research of
non-European history. Withun argues that Du Bois's absorption of the classical
tradition and simultaneous appreciation of the history of Africa and Asia
culminated in a modern cosmopolitanism, one that calls for a more inclusive
appreciation of global culture. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (March 29, 2022) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0197579582 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 89 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.9 x 1.1 x 6.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,724,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #420 in Historical Greece Biographies #1,088 in Ancient Rome Biographies #2,006 in Ancient History (Books) #420 in Historical Greece Biographies #1,088 in Ancient Rome Biographies Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!