Robert Paul Wolff is een Amerikaanse politieke filosoof. Afgestudeerd aan de Harvard University, doceert hij momenteel aan de University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Hij staat voornamelijk bekend om zijn onderzoek naar Immanuel Kant.
Exploring the complexities of American identity, a White philosopher's journey through a Black Studies Department profoundly reshapes his worldview. This introspective work delves into themes of race, culture, and personal growth, offering a unique perspective on the intersections of identity and society. Through his experiences, the author reflects on the transformative power of education and the necessity of understanding diverse narratives in shaping a more inclusive America.
In The Essential Descartes, the passion, precision, and deep humanity of this avant-garde 17th-century thinker are presented in a selection from his most profound writings, including his Discourse on Method, Meditations on First Philosophy, and Rules for the Direction of the Mind.