The concept of socialrace |
Philosophy Social Criticism
Volume 40, Number 1 (January 2014)
pages 69-90
DOI: 10.1177/0191453713498252
Michael O. Hardimon
Department of Philosophy
University of California, San Diego
Explication of the concept of socialrace: the concept variously refers to (1) a social group that is taken to be a racialist race, (2) the social position occupied by a particular social group that is a socialrace and (3) the system of social positions that are socialraces. Socialrace is distinguished from other more familiar forms of social construction. The sense in which socialrace counts as a race concept is explained. The advantages of the term ‘socialrace’ are discussed. The desiderata for a conception of socialrace are articulated. The concept socialrace is contrasted with other similar concepts.
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