Complexities of Race as a Concept

The concept of race is multifaceted and not easily categorized into simple biological or social definitions. Philosophers propose three main views on race: it can be seen as biological and real, biological and not real, or non-biological and real. The difficulty arises from the need to integrate both biological data and socio-political realities, highlighting how race is perceived differently based on context. This complexity necessitates a pluralistic approach, where no single definition holds true universally, acknowledging various perspectives on the reality of race.