Black Minded: The Political Philosophy of Malcolm X

Known as 'the angriest black man in America', Malcolm X was one of the most famous activists to ever live. Going beyond biography, Black Minded examines Malcolm X's philosophical system, restoring his thinking to the pantheon of Black Radical Thought.

Michael Sawyer argues that the foundational concepts of Malcolm X's political philosophy - economic and social justice, strident opposition to white supremacy and Black internationalism - are often obscured by an emphasis on biography. The text demonstrates the way in which Malcolm X's philosophy lies at the intersection of the thought of W.E.B. Du Bois and Frantz Fanon and is an integral part of the revolutionary politics formed to alleviate the plight of people of African descent globally.

Exploring themes of ontology, the body, geographic space and revolution, Black Minded provides a much-needed appraisal of Malcolm X's political philosophy.

ISBN-13: 9780745340746

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)

Publication Date: 03-20-2020

Pages: 160

Product Dimensions: 8.50h x 5.30w x 0.70d

Series: Black Critique

Michael E. Sawyer is Associate Professor of African American Literature & Culture at the University of Pittsburgh, and the author of Black Minded: The Political Philosophy of Malcolm X and An Africana Philosophy of Temporality.