Frederick Douglass and the Politics of Rage

Published: April 24, 2018, noon

What role can rage play in political struggle? Doesn\u2019t rage impede one\u2019s ability to think clearly and respond effectively? William Sokoloff contends that rage is a fundamental component of democratic citizenship. He describes how Frederick Douglass used rage to fuel and sharpen his critiques of slavery.\nWilliam Sokoloff, Confrontational Citizenship: Reflections on Hatred, Rage, Revolution, and Revolt SUNY Press, 2017\nThe post Frederick Douglass and the Politics of Rage appeared first on KPFA.