Cornel West
Cornel West is a prominent American philosopher, political activist, and author known for his work in African American studies, religion, and social criticism. A Harvard and Princeton alumnus, West has taught at several prestigious universities. He is celebrated for his compelling insights into race, justice, and democracy, and is the author of influential books such as "Race Matters" and "Democracy Matters." West is a frequent public speaker and media commentator.
Book summaries for books written by Cornel West
Quotes
Justice is what love looks like in public.
Hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up.
Democracy is a verb, not a noun.
The condition of truth is to allow suffering to speak.
Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.
Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.
We must always attempt to lift as we climb.
Socrates said, 'Know thyself.' I say, 'Know thyself in order to share thyself.'
Without struggle, there is no progress.
Love is an action, never simply a feeling.
Justice is what love looks like in public, tenderness is what love feels like in private.
The challenge is to love in a loveless world.