Cornel West

Cornel West

(1953) writer United States

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Cornel West (born 1953) was a United States writer, known for Black Prophetic Fire.

About Cornel West

Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, theologian, political activist, politician, social critic, and public intellectual. West was an independent candidate in the 2024 United States presidential election and is an outspoken voice in left-wing politics in the United States. The grandson of a Baptist minister, West's primary philosophy focuses on the roles of race, gender, and class struggle in American society. A socialist, West draws intellectual contributions from multiple traditions, including Christianity, the black church, democratic socialism, left-wing populism, neopragmatism, and transcendentalism.

Known for:

Black Prophetic Fire

Notable works:

Keeping Faith

Awards:

American Book Awards|Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship|James Madison Medal|Lannan Cultural Freedom Prize|honorary doctor of Paris 8 University|honorary degree from Spelman College

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