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New Books in Critical Theory
William M. Paris, "Race, Time, and Utopia: Critical Theory and the Process of Emancipation" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Feb 20, 2025
William M. Paris, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, tackles the captivating intersections of race, time, and utopian thought. He explores how capitalist structures of time perpetuate racial domination and how historical figures like Du Bois and Fanon illuminate pathways to emancipation. Paris argues that understanding past insights can inspire contemporary social change. Topics include labor dynamics in automation, the significance of grassroots movements, and the transformative power of self-emancipation in the fight for justice.
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- The capitalist organization of time perpetuates racial oppression by controlling the timing of social relations and cultural practices.
- Utopian thinking, as explored in critical theory, serves as a crucial framework for fostering collective self-emancipation and envisioning transformative futures.
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The Relationship Between Race, Time, and Utopia
The exploration of the connections between time and racial domination reveals that the capitalist organization of time significantly impacts racial oppression. By examining historical figures like W.E. Du Bois and Frantz Fanon, insights emerge about how racial domination often involves controlling the timing of social relations and cultural practices, impacting how groups experience their temporal realities. This control over time perpetuates systemic inequality and creates a disconnect between individuals' lived experiences and the dominant societal values. The notion of utopia serves as a critical tool for understanding how alternative timelines and narratives can help challenge existing oppressive structures and illuminate pathways toward emancipation.
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