What takes 'us' so long? The philosophical poverty of childhood studies and education

My argument addresses a significant history of philosophical racism-a term borrowed from Mogobe Ramose. The argument is: philosophical racism makes the racist philosophically poor, too. I propose that two philosophical keystones, i.e., ontological simultaneity and mutual causation need to be further developed by engaging non-Western contributions. I conclude by emphasising that childhood studies could level the playing field by paying attention to the intersections of racism and adultism. In turn contribute to inseparable fields like the philosophy of education.

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The article discusses the significant history of philosophical racism, emphasizing its impact on the philosophical poverty of racists themselves. The author proposes the further development of ontological simultaneity and mutual causation, two philosophical keystones, through engagement with non-Western contributions. The article concludes by highlighting the potential of childhood studies to address the intersections of racism and adultism and contribute to inseparable fields like the philosophy of education.