tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778550691699707259.post3259969055531973268..comments2011-05-03T00:47:43.517-05:00Comments on Philosophy of Race @ Rhodes: The Implications of NegritudeDoctor Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13189506916480012553noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778550691699707259.post-23803340595955257882011-03-01T12:52:26.066-06:002011-03-01T12:52:26.066-06:00I feel that these traits which Senghor outlines ar...I feel that these traits which Senghor outlines are quite bland and far from cover the characteristics of an entire race. It begs the question though, if these characteristics don't adequately cover it, then could we possibly formulate the differences between the races? I know that this may sound odd, but there seems to be some knee-jerk reaction against discovering and exploring race - perhaps because of the hierarchical and base ways in which race has been utilized throughout history. I give Senghor some credit for trying to elucidate something which hasn't been covered authentically before.Colin F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12705448904041299262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778550691699707259.post-38800564799208626652011-02-28T11:26:55.558-06:002011-02-28T11:26:55.558-06:00Like Ferrell, I had some problems with the implica...Like Ferrell, I had some problems with the implications of negritude. I am black and I don't feel as though those characteristics are the only three things that blacks can offer to the world. I think it might be offensive to say that blacks can't contribute reason like whites can. I liked the idea of making negritude a positive implication, but I do feel as though there is a constant separation among the groups that is being proposed by philosophers.NeNehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683231226098066940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778550691699707259.post-30415406469871991002011-02-28T11:23:28.867-06:002011-02-28T11:23:28.867-06:00Ferrell, I definitely agree with your skepticism a...Ferrell, I definitely agree with your skepticism about "negritude," particularly when you pose the idea of having negative essential qualities. The dictionary definition of essential is "inherent, intrinsic, refer to that which is in the natural composition of a thing." Therefore, like you said, every individual has his or her personal weaknesses. If one were to claim that certain races have essential flaws, that would only foster racism and oppression, as exemplified in Nazi Germany. Therefore, when supporting the theory of "negritude," one must consider both the positive and negative consequences-- if races have essential "good" qualities, then they can also have essential "bad" qualities, seeing as we are all human. Using the word "essential" in reference to race is unsettling, considering race is used as a political tool. To deny people the chance/opportunity to change is a scary thought.fraeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478548976884283971noreply@blogger.com