Appiah Flashcards
What does the presentation introduce in the Race and Gender Debate?
It introduces questions about whether race and gender are biologically real, purely social constructs, or subjective, internal identities.
What does the presentation say about human ancestry and genetic markers
While genetic markers can indicate ancestry, they do not support race as a fixed biological category.
What is Haslanger’s view on race?
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Race exists, but as a social category, not a biological one.
realism about race
What is eliminativism about race according to Appiah?
Race does not exist as a meaningful concept because it has no genetic or social basis.
How did Du Bois initially define race in The Conservation of Races?
As a vast family of human beings with a common history and traditions.
What was Appiah’s critique of Du Bois’ early view on race?
He questioned whether common history creates a real category or just a cultural grouping.
How is this different from biological view??
What was Du Bois’ later view on race in Crisis?
e rejected biological race and claimed that racial differences in culture and capacity are not tied to physical traits.
What was Appiah’s critique of Du Bois’ later view on race?
Du Bois still implied that racial identity is something real, even without biology.
How did Du Bois define race in Dusk of Dawn?
As a person who must ride ‘Jim Crow’ in Georgia, suggesting race exists due to discrimination and historical oppression.
What was Appiah’s critique of Du Bois’ definition of race in Dusk of Dawn?
If oppression defines race, why not include other oppressed groups, and if race is just shared discrimination, it isn’t a distinct category.
Why can’t race be biologically defined according to Appiah?
Because genetic differences within populations are too large.
Why does race fail as a social category according to Appiah?
Because it is too vague to be meaningful
What is Appiah’s conclusion about the concept of race?
Race should be eliminated as a concept altogether.
What are the key takeaways about race from Appiah’s argument?
Race is not biologically real, the social concept of race is flawed, Du Bois struggled to define race clearly, and race should be abandoned as a category.
What does Appiah’s argument challenge?
How we think about race today and whether racial identity is something we should keep or discard.
: What are the implications of Appiah’s argument for social justice, politics, and identity
It invites a reevaluation of how we approach issues of justice, fairness, and resource allocation in society.
What is realism about race according to Spencer?
Race refers to populations with a common ancient history.
