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Human Categories Beyond Non‐essentialism*

2007; Wiley; Volume: 15; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1467-9760.2006.00260.x

1467-9760

Ron Mallon,

Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics

Journal of Political PhilosophyVolume 15, Issue 2 p. 146-168 Human Categories Beyond Non-essentialism* Ron Mallon, Ron Mallon Philosophy, University of UtahSearch for more papers by this author Ron Mallon, Ron Mallon Philosophy, University of UtahSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 March 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9760.2006.00260.xCitations: 13Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Alcoff, Linda. 1997. Philosophy and racial identity. 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