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Mukasa Mubirumusoke is an Associate Professor in the Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies, specializing in philosophy with a focus on continental philosophy, ethics, and race. His work bridges Africana thought, phenomenology, and critical theory.
Areas of Expertise:
- Continental Philosophy
- Black Existentialism and Phenomenology
- Ethics and Moral Philosophy
- Antiblackness and Race Theory
- Minor Literature and Cultural Theory
- Cosmology and Speculative Philosophy
His research explores the intersections of race, ethics, and metaphysics, particularly through the lens of Black lived experience and philosophical resistance. He critically engages with Nietzsche, Deleuze and Guattari, and Afro-diasporic thinkers to develop frameworks like 'Black Hospitality' and analyze cultural expressions from hip-hop to skateboarding.
His recent publications span journals such as Philosophy Today, Journal of Political Theology, and Revista di Estetica, as well as edited volumes with publishers like Brill and Palgrave. Themes across his work include racial epistemology, the limits of whiteness, minor literature, and the ethical dimensions of Black existence. His scholarship appears in both academic and public intellectual venues like Public Seminar.
Scientific Contributions:
- Author of Black Hospitality: A Theoretical Framework for Black Ethical Life (Palgrave MacMillan, 2022)
- Co-editor of Politics and Minor Literature (Brill, 2025)
- Contributor to Encyclopedia of Phenomenology (Springer)
- Essays in Dave Chappelle and Philosophy and Skateboarding and Philosophy
Mubirumusoke advises on philosophical interpretations of race and culture. While no formal grants or students are listed, his editorial and collaborative projects suggest mentorship and academic leadership. He is likely involved in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on Africana philosophy and critical theory, though specific labs or centers are not mentioned.
