Other Lovings
An AfroAsian American Theory of Life
Book • 2025
Seulghee Lee's "Other Lovings" explores the power of love within Black and Asian American cultures.
The book challenges critical theories that emphasize negativity by highlighting the positive role of love in shaping social life and resistance.
Lee analyzes literary and cultural works, examining how love creates bonds and fosters collectivity.
He argues for a counter-ontology of love, emphasizing its presence, relational possibilities, and lived practices.
The book ultimately suggests pathways toward political coalition and cultural affinity beyond historical differences.
The book challenges critical theories that emphasize negativity by highlighting the positive role of love in shaping social life and resistance.
Lee analyzes literary and cultural works, examining how love creates bonds and fosters collectivity.
He argues for a counter-ontology of love, emphasizing its presence, relational possibilities, and lived practices.
The book ultimately suggests pathways toward political coalition and cultural affinity beyond historical differences.
