Montclair State Books

"..... The work is based on research undertaken by the author to help provide a comprehensive study of thought and philosophy by Afro-American persons. In addition, this work is the result of a recognition by the author and others that there did not exist a work of this kind suitable for an introductory course in black thought....."
[from the book of preface by Percy Edward Johnston, Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, July 4, 1969]

"..... This book is intended to introduce one to what is in many ways a part of American philosophy, or American studies.
THIS BOOK IS INTENDED IN MANY WAYS AS AN INTRODUCTION TO OVERSEAS AFRO STUDIES OR AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES.
It is necessary that a student of philosophy or of an interdisciplinary program be given background material and parallel material if the materials herein are to reach the Intensity of Tone and Contrast necessary to present the images in their fullest dynamic power.
For that reason, I have prepared and included herein an annotated bibliography."
[from the book of introduction by P. E. J.]

Harry Stottlemeier's Discovery is a wonderful book for doing philosophical discussions. I find it appropriate for the ages of 10-14, and actually for any age group if the mind is open and you are willing to think about challenging issues that have puzzled philosophers for milleniums. This book should not be read alone, but in a group with active participants. It doesn't tease you, it encourages you to think well. If I had to learn philosophy in school all over, I would want to start with this book and an open minded instructor.

These tapes may be a good summary of the ideas covered in an MBA program however the ideas are of average quality meaning that someone with an MBA would be qualified to maintain the status quo vs to seek a higher level of serving customers better in my view. The material may be more a reflection of University academia vs the real business world it seems to me. Several observers have noted that much of what is taught in many universities is material 20 years old (aka living in the past vs today).

I found the series of tapes to be a bit flat and not all that useful. However, Lerman and Turner have such thick accents that the series is worth a listen, if only for the humor of it all.