Discussion: The History of the Race Idea: From Ray to Carus

Author: Eric Voegelin

Description: Eric Voegelin's The History of the Race Idea: From Ray to Carus explores the intellectual origins and evolution of the concept of race. Tracing philosophical and scientific developments, Voegelin examines how ideas about race emerged in Western thought, from early natural philosophy to Enlightenment theories. The book engages with key thinkers, from figures like Isaac Ray to the influential notions proposed by Carus.

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