Vasconcelos’ The cosmic race: construction of a myth or eugenic delirium? The article proposes to analyze the important essay written by Mexican philosopher J. Vasconcelos - The cosmic race - suggesting an interpretation that considers the historic-cultural context in which the work was composed. In this manner the author tries to redeem it from the critical literature that emphasizes its racist aspect, as well as that critical literature that emphasizes its Catholic aspect.
La Raza Cósmica di Vasconcelos: costruzione di un mito o delirio eugenetico?
PORCIELLO, MICHELE
2009-01-01
Abstract
Vasconcelos’ The cosmic race: construction of a myth or eugenic delirium? The article proposes to analyze the important essay written by Mexican philosopher J. Vasconcelos - The cosmic race - suggesting an interpretation that considers the historic-cultural context in which the work was composed. In this manner the author tries to redeem it from the critical literature that emphasizes its racist aspect, as well as that critical literature that emphasizes its Catholic aspect.
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