The Racial Contract

"The Racial Contract" by Charles W. Mills critically examines how a hidden, unacknowledged social contract has historically contributed to European domination and racial inequality globally. The book explores the origins and evolution of this racial contract, revealing its influence on societal structures, moral views, and ideologies from colonialism to modern segregation. By challenging mainstream philosophy’s assumptions of neutrality, Mills exposes the racial biases embedded within Western political and moral thought, illustrating how these ideas have perpetuated systemic oppression.