George Yancy

George Yancy
Born George Dewey Yancy
(1961-06-03) June 3, 1961
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality American
Education University of Pittsburgh, Yale University, New York University, Duquesne University
Institutions Duquesne University
Emory University
Thesis Whiteness and the return of the "Black body" (2005)
Doctoral advisor Fred Evans
Main interests
 Critical race theory, critical whiteness studies, African American philosophy, philosophy of the body
Website www.georgeyancy.com

George Dewey Yancy (born June 3, 1961)[1] is an American philosopher who has been a professor of philosophy at Emory University since fall 2015.[2] He is also the editor for Lexington Books' "Philosophy of Race" book series.[3] He is known for his work in critical race theory, critical whiteness studies, African American philosophy, and has written, edited, or co-edited more than 18 books.[4]

Education and career

Yancy received his B.A. in philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh cum laude in 1985, his M.A. in philosophy from Yale University in 1987, his M.A. in Africana studies from New York University in 2004, and his Ph.D. in philosophy from Duquesne University with distinction in 2005.[5] He later taught at Duquesne before leaving for Emory in 2015.[2]

"Dear White America"

In 2015, Yancy published an article in the New York Times' philosophy column, The Stone, entitled "Dear White America",[6] which proved very controversial and resulted in his receiving large amounts of hate mail and harassment.[7] This experience later helped convince the American Philosophical Association to issue a statement denouncing bullying and harassment.[8] It also resulted in his being added to the Professor Watchlist, a website which purports to document anti-conservative college professors, in 2016.[9] Anne Leighton was also instrumental in bringing attention and support through creating a petition in support of Yancy.[10] Also, 68 philosophers and intellectuals wrote a letter in his defense.[11] In response to being placed on the Professor Watchlist, Yancy wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times entitled "I am a Dangerous Professor."[12]

Works

Books

  • Backlash: What Happens When We Talk Honestly about Racism in America. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018)
  • On Race: 34 Conversations in a Time of Crisis. (Oxford University Press, 2017)
  • Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance of Race in America, Second Edition. Foreword by Linda Alcoff. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017)
  • Our Black Sons Matter: Mothers Talk about Fears, Sorrows, and Hopes. Co-edited with Maria del Guadalupe Davidson and Susan Hadley. Introduction by George Yancy. Afterword by Farah Jasmine Griffin. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016). This book was a STARRED Review and was also selected as the Booklist Top 10 List of the Best Diverse Nonfiction Titles in 2017.
  • White Self-Criticality beyond Anti-Racism: How Does It Feel to Be a White Problem? Edited with introduction by George Yancy. (Lexington Books, 2015)
  • Exploring Race in Predominantly White Classrooms: Scholars of Color Reflect. (Critical Social Thought Series). Co-edited with Maria Del Guadalupe Davidson. Co-authored Introduction and additional submission of chapter. (Routledge, 2014)
  • Pursuing Trayvon Martin: Historical Contexts and Contemporary Manifestations of Racial Dynamics. Co-edited and co-authored Introduction with Janine Jones and additional submission of chapter. (Lexington Books, 2013). The first paperback edition of this book was published in 2014 along with a new preface written by the editors.
  • Look, A White! Philosophical Essays on Whiteness. Foreword by Naomi Zack. (Temple University Press, 2012)
  • Christology and Whiteness: What Would Jesus Do? Edited with Introduction by George Yancy. (Routledge, 2012)
  • Reframing the Practice of Philosophy: Bodies of Color, Bodies of Knowledge. Edited with Introduction and chapter by George Yancy. (SUNY Press, 2012)
  • Therapeutic Uses of Rap and Hip-Hop. Co-edited and co-authored Introduction with Susan Hadley. (Routledge, 2011)
  • The Center Must Not Hold: White Women Philosophers on the Whiteness of Philosophy. Foreword by Sandra Harding. Edited with Introduction by George Yancy. (Lexington Books, 2010). The Center Must Not Hold: White Women Philosophers on the Whiteness of Philosophy was reprinted in paperback edition in 2011.
  • Critical Perspectives on bell hooks. Co-edited with Maria Del Guadalupe Davidson. Co-authored Introduction and additional submission of chapter. (Routledge, 2009)
  • Black Bodies, White Gazes: The Continuing Significance of Race. Foreword by Linda Alcoff. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). Received Honorable Mention from the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights.
  • Philosophy in Multiple Voices. Edited with Introduction by George Yancy. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2007). Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 2009.
  • Narrative Identities: Psychologists Engaged in Self-Construction. Co-edited with Susan Hadley. Preface by Yancy and Hadley. (Jessica Kingsley Press, 2005)
  • White on White/Black on Black. Foreword by Cornel West. Edited with Introduction and chapter by George Yancy. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2005). Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 2005.
  • What White Looks Like: African American Philosophers on the Whiteness Question. Edited with Introduction and chapter by George Yancy. (Routledge, 2004)
  • The Philosophical I: Personal Reflections on Life in Philosophy. Edited with Introduction and chapter by George Yancy. (Rowman & Littlefield, 2002)
  • Cornel West: A Critical Reader. Afterword by Cornel West. Edited with Introduction and chapter by George Yancy. (Blackwell Publishers, 2001)
  • African-American Philosophers: 17 Conversations. Edited with Introduction, and all interviews conducted by George Yancy. (Routledge, 1998). Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book Award for 1999.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Yancy, George". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  2. 1 2 W., Justin. "George Yancy from Duquesne to Emory". Daily Nous.
  3. ↑ "George Yancy". Department of Philosophy Website. Emory University.
  4. ↑ Willett, Paige (February 20, 2017). "Race Relations And The Philosophy Of Whiteness Are Important Subjects for Doctor George Yancy". KGOU.
  5. ↑ "George Yancy". Duquesne University Faculty. Duquesne University.
  6. ↑ Yancy, George (December 24, 2015). "Dear White America". Opinionator. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  7. ↑ Kupka-Moore, Marshall (February 2, 2016). "The Emory professor behind Dear White America explains his side". The Tab.
  8. ↑ Jaschik, Scott (February 15, 2016). "Against Bullying". Inside Higher Education.
  9. ↑ Flaherty, Colleen (December 6, 2016). "Reclaiming the Watch List". Inside Higher Education.
  10. ↑ Leighton, Anne. "Support George Yancy". Change.org. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  11. ↑ "In Defense of a Colleague Facing Racist Attacks". Inside Higher Ed. 2016-02-26.
  12. ↑ Yancy, George (November 30, 2016). "I am a Dangerous Professor". Opinionator.
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