Asian American Philosophers: Absence, Politics, and Identity

American Philosophical Association Newsletter 1 (2):25-28 (2002)
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Abstract

Less than one percent of U.S. philosophers are Asian American. This essay contends that the low percentage cannot be fully explained by considerations of demographics, immigration, and "Asian culture." Completeness of explanation requires reference to racial politics and Orientalism in their historic and national dynamics. It also requires reference to various kinds of identity derogation specific to the academy and to philosophy, in particular. The essay concludes with reflection on how the "model minority" discourse adds another layer of complication to the way Asian American philosophers and philosophy students negotiate their way through the academy.

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David Kim
University of San Francisco

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