Lewis Gordon

Lewis Gordon (born 23 May 1962) is a Jamaican philosopher, political thinker, educator and musician. He is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Global Affairs at the University of Connecticut and is internationally recognized for his work in Africana philosophy, existentialism, phenomenology, race theory and decolonial thought. His notable works include Bad Faith and Antiblack Racism, What Fanon Said, Fear of Black Consciousness, and Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization. Quotes "Freedom requires responsibility." Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization (University of Connecticut/Routledge). Lewis Gordon discussing the relationship between freedom, responsibility and decolonization. "The search for justice is insufficient for the achievements of dignity, freedom, liberation, and revolution." Freedom, Justice, and Decolonization (University of Connecticut/Routledge). Lewis Gordon discussing the limitations of justice without liberation and human dignity. "To decolonize knowledge, epistemic perspectives need to be pluralistic." African Studies Virtual Forum lecture. Lewis Gordon discussing decolonization and pluralistic epistemologies. "Storming the Capitol Building is not a privilege." Storming the Capitol Building Is Not a Privilege, APA Blog. Lewis Gordon discussing racism, accountability and the misuse of the concept of privilege. "We continue to suffer from two pandemics: COVID-19 and incompetent, malevolent anti-democratic leadership." #AgainstPoliceViolence, APA Blog. Lewis Gordon discussing racism, democracy and political leadership. External links Category:Philosophers from Jamaica Category:Musicians from Jamaica Category:Living people Category:1962 births