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American philosopher and political activist (born )

For the residential section of Cornell University, see Cornell West Campus.

Cornel Ronald West (born June 2, ) is an American philosopher, theologian, political activist, politician, social critic, and public intellectual.^[12]

The grandson of a Baptist minister, West's primary philosophy focuses on the roles of race, gender, and class struggle in American society.

A socialist, West draws intellectual contributions from multiple traditions, including Christianity, the black church, democratic socialism, left-wing populism, neopragmatism, and transcendentalism.^[13][14][15]

Among his most influential books are Race Matters () and Democracy Matters ().

During his career, he has held professorships and fellowships at Harvard University, Yale University, Union Theological Seminary, Princeton University, Dartmouth College, Pepperdine University, and the University of Paris