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Review of The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical Perspectives, Brandon Hogan, Michael Cholbi, Alex Madva, and Benjamin S. Yost, eds. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021

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The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical Perspectives is a welcome intervention into the ongoing discourse, both public and academic, on the issues of raised by the movement. The book will be of great interest to scholars interested in philosophical issues surrounding racial inequality and it is also suitable for adoption in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. This volume is evidence of the fruitfulness of philosophical reflection on and engagement with social movements, as well as being an important contribution to the literature on racial justice. For those looking for philosophical insights into the Movement for Black Lives, this book is essential reading.

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Valls, A. Review of The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical Perspectives, Brandon Hogan, Michael Cholbi, Alex Madva, and Benjamin S. Yost, eds. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021. Criminal Law, Philosophy 17, 513–521 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11572-023-09660-0

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