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In this paper, Charles Mills discusses what he calls "white ignorance", developing one of the main themes of his 1997 book, 'The Racial Contract'. His discussion is concerned with the idea of a cognitive disadvantage based on membership in a social group, which is not strange to the radical philosophical tradition, and that has been explored with more vigor in the recent Social Epistemology, in debates about epistemic injustices, silencing, willful ignorance, cognitive biases, epistemological standpoints, etc. Mills argues for an "Epistemology of the white ignorance", a racially and socially situated epistemology, which contraposes itself, in a great extent, to the individualistic tendencies of the traditional epistemological work, while conserving the interests in objectivity and truth of this work.

Looking into the light : whiteness, racism and regimes of representation / Maxime Cervulle -- Introduction -- The matter of whiteness -- Coloured white, not coloured -- The light of the world -- The white man's muscles -- 'There's nothing I can do! Nothing!' -- White death

Proposes that white radicals replace righteousness with a spirit of generosity in forming the necessary coalitions against racism in the US. It is argued that white radicals have isolated white liberals -- eg, by stereotyping their ideas & not recognizing their contributions in opposing the Vietnam War. It is contended that as traditional allies in the fight against racism, white radicals & liberals share a commitment to democracy & equality. It is argued that the politically correct language often advocated by radicals needs to be loosened & the term "racist" only be applied to the most overtly racist individuals. It is suggested that the diversity of the European American population should be emphasized as a means of highlighting the differences within the white population. From this recognition, it is argued, will come a greater awareness of multiculturalism & growth of antiracism. 20 References. M. Greenberg