- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- W E. B. Dubois post-1934 thought, 1977
- Creator:
- Bade, D.E. Jack David
- Date of Original:
- 1977-05-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
dissertations - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- This thesis traces W. E. B. DuBois evolution of thought after he split with the integrationist-oriented NAACP in 1934. First, his plans for a segregated black economy are examined. In Chapter II the tensions, dilemmas and contradictions in DuBois1 political and social thought are discussed. The third chapter deals with the "American Creed" and the manner in which DuBois uncovered and expounded upon the disparity between promises implicit in that creed and the actual degree to which those promises are fulfilled (which often depends on racial considerations). It must be determined whether DuBois possessed the traditional American spirit of optimism in relation to the ability and willingness of the American social structure to handle problems such as race. In Chapter IV DuBois conceptions of Marxian Socialism and Communism as they related to racial and international affairs are discussed. Early in his career DuBois was concerned almost exclusively with conditions in the United States,But as he confronted Marxian Socialism and its implications (both theoretical and real), his interests broadened to include all of the "colored" world as well as Europe and Asia. Chapter V talks about DuBois, Communism and the American Negro. DuBois was personally involved in many events evolving from the rise of Communism (such as the McCarthy era). In the final chapter. Chapter VI, the Marxian Socialism in DuBois1 ideas and values as well as their implications and manifestations will be reviewed. Many questions are encountered here, not the least of which revolves around whether or not DuBois was, in the final analysis, a "real, dedicated Communist." The paper concludes with a summary of Chapters I through VI and with final remarks about W. E. B. DuBois' contributions to American political and social thought and to the black struggle in this country.
Degree type: thesis
Degree name: Master of Arts (MA)
Department: Department of Afro-American Studies - Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1977_bade_de_jackdavid.pdf
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
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