George Herbert Mead's works are a hidden treasure in both philosophy and radical politics. He is known narrowly as the founder of social psychology with his theory of the self as social for the git go, and how its internal contradiction between the 'George Herbert Mead's works are a hidden treasure in both philosophy and radical politics. He is known narrowly as the founder of social psychology with his theory of the self as social for the git go, and how its internal contradiction between the 'I' and the 'me' unfold over time and conflict to shape who we are and who we are becoming. You can't get a good understanding of consciousness, including class consciousness, without it. He's a deep thinker on other philosophical matters as well....more
About half done. Very good for redefining American identity that is progressive and inclusive. But it may cause a radical rupture with old ways of thinking for many.
Finished it. Highly recommended, It helps in a deeper understanding of the choice we About half done. Very good for redefining American identity that is progressive and inclusive. But it may cause a radical rupture with old ways of thinking for many.
Finished it. Highly recommended, It helps in a deeper understanding of the choice we face: the fascist, neoconfederate white united front of the Trumpsters, or the Third Reconstruction common front of Rev Barber, AOC and the Squad and all their multiracial, pro-worker allies....more