| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 255 pages) |
| Series |
Book collections on Project MUSE
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| Contents |
1. General Introduction -- Introduction -- The History of African Thought -- Organisation of the Book -- Conclusion -- 2. The Nature of African Philosophy -- Introduction -- Discussions on the Nature of African Philosophy -- Trends in African Philosophy -- Conclusion -- 3. Traditional African Philosophy -- Introduction -- Traditional African Political Philosophy -- Traditional African Social Philosophy -- Traditional African Ethics -- Traditional African Epistemology -- Traditional African Metaphysics -- Conclusion -- 4. Modern African Philosophy -- Introduction -- Modern African Political Philosophy -- Modern African Social Philosophy -- Socialism -- Modern African Economic Philosophy -- Modern African Philosophy of Religion -- Conclusion -- 5. Conclusions and Recommendations -- Introduction -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Areas for Further Research |
| Summary |
African philosophy has for long been rejected on the basis that it is not known, or has not been written down. Behind this view is the idealist presumption that for something to exist, it must first be perceived. However, for something to be perceived, it must first exist. African Philosophy: Critical Dimensions examines what constitutes African philosophy in terms of its meaning, foundation, sources, methodology, characteristics, and relevance. The book analyses traditional African philosophy from the political, social, ethical, epistemological and metaphysical angles. The book further critically discusses modern African political philosophy, modern African social philosophy, modern African economic philosophy, and modern African philosophy of religion. It ends with the identification of the different conclusions that were derived from the study and general recommendations, some specifically for researchers and writers, especially in the area of African philosophy. Wilfred Lajul joins other authentic voices examining African Philosophy |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Philosophy, African.
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PHILOSOPHY / Criticism.
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Philosophy, African
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Project Muse. distributor.
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| ISBN |
9789970253074 |
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9789970196807 |
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9970196804 |
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9970253077 |
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