The only detailed collection of writings from Afro- American philosophers, this book presents material of considerable philosophical and cultural interest, The editor has brought scholarship and imagination to this important task, bringing to the fore one of our most important but neglected heritages. John J. McDermott, Editor of The Philosophy of John Dewey and The Writings of William James The development and critical mediation of any tradition require, among other things, the appropriation of the history of similar previous and contemporary efforts. In few cases has this need been more acutely felt than in African-American philosophy Born of Struggle addresses this need and thus is a major contribution to the future development of African-American philosophy in terms of scholarship and teaching. Lucius T. Outlaw, Managing Editor, Praxis International A masterful array of essays, comprehensive in scope, and vigorous in spirit. It adds a fresh and important dimension to the tradition of social philosophy in America. Elizabeth Flower, Author of A History of Philosophy in America Philosophy Born of Struggle will be the beginning of some exciting new developments in American thought and that, as one commentator stated, it will render obsolete those anthologies and histories of philosophy which exclude the African-American heritage of thought." Philosophy and Social Criticism. Robert E. Birt "He puts to rest once and for all, hopefully, the claim by some that: (a) there is no such thing as Afro-American (Black) Philosophy. Transactions of the Charles Sanders Peirce Society, George R. Garrison "Because a body of literature is now available that speaks to questions and problems that are pressing to blacks and other concerned persons, the task of developing and teaching courses in black philosophy is made a bit easier," Teaching Philosophy, Howard McGary, Jr