On anti-racism, communism, and philosophy.

Alex Gourevitch talks to political philosopher Paul Gomberg about his original and deep Marxist arguments for what makes racism wrong, why racism cannot be eradicated without overcoming capitalism, and the limits of many contemporary anti-racist arguments.

What does it mean to "alienate" race?

What is the harm in racism? How does it harm everyone, not just its obvious victims?

Why does Gomberg argue that can racism cannot be overcome in capitalist society?

Has official racism been replaced by official anti-racism in the neoliberal era?

What does it mean to understand anti-racism as communism?

How did Gomberg's communist militancy impact his philosophy?

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Links:

Anti-Racism as Communism, Paul Gomberg, Bloomsbury

How to Make Opportunity Equal: Race and Contributive Justice, Paul Gomberg, Blackwell