A first-of-its-kind book that seriously and profoundly examines what it means philosophically to be Latino and where Latinos fit in American society. <br><ul><br><li>Offers a fresh perspective and clearer understanding of Latin American thought and culture, rejecting<br>answers based on stereotypes and fear </li><br><li>Takes an interdisciplinary approach to the philosophical, social, and political elements of Hispanic/Latino<br>identity, touching upon anthropology, history, cultural studies and sociology, as well as philosophy </li><br><li>Written by Jorge J. E. Gracia, one of the most influential thinkers of Hispanic/Latino descent </li></ul>