With a Diamond in My Shoe: A Philosopher's Search for Identity in America by Jor

Description: With a Diamond in My Shoe by Jorge J.E. Gracia The intellectual autobiography of a leading figure in the field of Latin American philosophy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1961, at the age of nineteen, Jorge J. E. Gracia escaped from the island of Cuba by passing himself off as a Catholic seminarian. He arrived in the United States with just a few spare belongings and his mothers diamond ring secured in a hole in one of his shoes. With a Diamond in My Shoe tells the story of Gracias quest for identity—from his early years in Cuba and as a refugee in Miami to his formative role in institutionalizing the field of Latin American philosophy in the US academy. Committed to integrating into Anglo America without forgetting his roots, Gracia reflects on his struggles and successes as an immigrant and academic, bringing a philosophers eye to bear on his personal and professional development as a leading Latinx scholar. Author Biography Jorge J. E. Gracia is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literature at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. His many books include Painting Borges: Philosophy Interpreting Art Interpreting Literature; Images of Thought: Philosophical Interpretations of Carlos Estévezs Art; and Identity, Memory, and Diaspora: Voices of Cuban-American Artists, Writers, and Philosophers, all published by SUNY Press. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Prologue (2018) 1. Farewell to Cuba (1961) 2. Good Morning, America (1961–1962) 3. Hungry in Miami (1961) 4. A Gate to the Real America (1962) 5. Foreigner in a Foreign Land (1962–1965) 6. Surviving Evangelical Fundamentalism (1962–1965) 7. Knowing Myself (1962–1965) 8. Make Love, Not War (1965–1966) 9. Becoming a Medievalist (1966–1969) 10. Pilgrimage to Europe (1969–1971) 11. Landing a Job, with Verve (1971) 12. Buffalo Department of Philosophy (1971–1973) 13. The Vocation and Profession of Philosophy (1975) 14. Two Alternative Research Programs (1971–1974) 15. Medieval Philosophy (1975–1985) 16. Latin American Philosophy in the United States (1939–1985) 17. From Rookie to Chair (1980–1986) 18. Beyond Medieval and Latin American Philosophy (1990–2000) 19. The Call of Ethnic, Racial, and National Identities (2000–present) 20. A Place for Literature and the Arts (2005–present) 21. From Hispanic to Latino and Latinx Philosophy (2000–present) 22. Return to Philosophy through Its History (1990–2000) 23. A Paradigm of Courage (1971–1976) Epilogue: With a Diamond in My Mind Acknowledgments Review "Gracia is a writer in full control of his material, and yet someone who in his own search for identity as a philosopher, as a Cuban, as a Cuban American, as a Hispanic, as a Latino, as a Latinx, leaves many questions open, as any good philosopher should, allowing his readers to answer for themselves. The strength of his authorial voice resides in his honesty." — Rolando Pérez, author of Severo Sarduy and the Neo-Baroque Image of Thought in the Visual Arts Long Description In 1961, at the age of nineteen, Jorge J. E. Gracia escaped from the island of Cuba by passing himself off as a Catholic seminarian. He arrived in the United States with just a few spare belongings and his mothers diamond ring secured in a hole in one of his shoes. With a Diamond in My Shoe tells the story of Gracias quest for identity--from his early years in Cuba and as a refugee in Miami to his formative role in institutionalizing the field of Latin American philosophy in the US academy. Committed to integrating into Anglo America without forgetting his roots, Gracia reflects on his struggles and successes as an immigrant and academic, bringing a philosophers eye to bear on his personal and professional development as a leading Latinx scholar. Review Quote "Gracia is a writer in full control of his material, and yet someone who in his own search for identity as a philosopher, as a Cuban, as a Cuban American, as a Hispanic, as a Latino, as a Latinx, leaves many questions open, as any good philosopher should, allowing his readers to answer for themselves. The strength of his authorial voice resides in his honesty." -- Rolando P Details ISBN1438477287 Author Jorge J.E. Gracia Short Title WITH A DIAMOND IN MY SHOE Pages 282 Publisher State University of New York Press Language English ISBN-10 1438477287 ISBN-13 9781438477282 Format Paperback DEWEY 191 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-10-01 Subtitle A Philosophers Search for Identity in America Place of Publication Albany, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-10-01 NZ Release Date 2019-10-01 US Release Date 2019-10-01 UK Release Date 2019-10-01 Series SUNY series in Latin American and Iberian Thought and Culture Imprint State University of New York Press Alternative 9781438477275 Illustrations Total Illustrations: 14 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130362431;

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