Frederick Douglass - The Philosophical Writings

Although Frederick Douglass''s work as a Black activist has been vigorously explored, he has yet to be sufficiently appreciated as a profound philosopher, one who developed compelling theories of racism (and sexism), human nature, human powers, human dignity, and democracy. Bringing together passages from Douglass''s autobiographies, speeches, lectures, and editorials, this is the first edition of Douglass''s writings compiled with the purpose of making his philosophical achievement visible and compelling to readers today.