African Philosophical Illuminations
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African Philosophical Illuminations
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Author : John Murungi
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-03-21
African Philosophical Illuminations written by John Murungi and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-21 with Philosophy categories.
The illumination of African philosophy offered in this volume leads to the illumination of philosophy in general. Illuminating arises as an essential task of philosophy, whether African or not. What is illuminated is not already there, but is constituted at the moment of illumination. This book invites the reader to participate in the illuminating work of philosophy and necessarily, thereby, to contribute to his or her own self-constituting self-illumination. Although the focus is on African philosophy, the book also bridges the gap between African philosophy and other branches. Today more than ever, a bridging philosophy is called for, and this book helps to meet that need. This book poses philosophical questions such as who is an African and what Africa is, and seeks philosophical answers. In doing so, it contributes to the ongoing discourse on African philosophy. It addresses such issues as the African grounding of philosophy, the difference between African and Black philosophy, the African body, African art as expressed in and by Chiwara, the plight of African trees as the plight of Africans, and the symbolic meaning of Robben Island.
Trends And Issues In African Philosophy
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Author : F. Ochieng'-Odhiambo
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2010
Trends And Issues In African Philosophy written by F. Ochieng'-Odhiambo and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Africa categories.
This book provides an excellent orientation to, and a logical development of, the major trends and issues that have dominated discussions in African philosophy since the publication of Placide Tempels' Bantu Philosophy in 1945. Views of some of the best-known African philosophers, such as Kwasi Wiredu, Paulin Hountondji, H. Odera Oruka, Peter Bodunrin, and D. A. Masolo are discussed in detail. The text takes into account, in the form of quotations or referencing, the views of several other philosophers who have had something to say about African philosophy. This book facilitates an excellent orientation on African philosophy at the undergraduate level. Those pursuing African philosophy at the graduate level will find the text refreshingly novel.
African Philosophy And Thought Systems
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Author : Mawere, Munyaradzi
language : en
Publisher: Langaa RPCIG
Release Date : 2016-01-21
African Philosophy And Thought Systems written by Mawere, Munyaradzi and has been published by Langaa RPCIG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-21 with Philosophy categories.
The once acrimonious debate on the existence of African philosophy has come of age, yet the need to cultivate a culture of belonging is more demanding now than ever before in many African societies. The gargantuan indelible energised chicanery waves of neo-colonialism and globalisation and their sweeping effect on Africa demand more concerted action and solutions than cul-de-sac discourses and magical realism. It is in view of this realisation that this book was born. This is a vital text for understanding contextual historical trends in the development of African philosophic ideas on the continent and how Africans could possibly navigate the turbulent catadromous waters, tangled webs and chasms of destruction, and chagrin of struggles that have engrossed Africa since the dawn of slavery and colonial projects on the continent. The book aims to generate more insights and influence national, continental, and global debates in the field of philosophy. It is accessible and handy to a wider range of readers, ranging from educators and students of African philosophy, anthropology, African studies, cultural studies, and all those concerned with the further development of African philosophy and thought systems on the African continent.
Postethnophilosophy
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Author : Sanya Osha
language : en
Publisher: Rodopi
Release Date : 2011-04
Postethnophilosophy written by Sanya Osha and has been published by Rodopi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04 with Philosophy categories.
This book makes a bold announcement for the beginning of a postethnophilosophical phase in modern African thought. It re-considers the question: “What is African philosophy,” and introduces a strategy for setting a broad and productive agenda for contemporary African philosophical thought.
African Philosophical Currents
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Author : John Murungi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-04-17
African Philosophical Currents written by John Murungi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-17 with Philosophy categories.
The history of the human world has reached a stage where no philosophical community can any longer philosophize in isolation from other philosophical communities. The African philosophical community is not an exception and neither is any other philosophical community. There is a widespread notion in the West that philosophy originated in Greece and found its way throughout Europe, from where it migrated to Africa. This book argues that Philosophy did not migrate to African from anywhere but that it is radically native to all communities. The chapters cover the erasure of African philosophy, African philosophical departures, the threat that Christianity has posed to African philosophy, African legal philosophy, African musical aesthetics and connections with classical philosophy. Arguing that the landscape of philosophy has a place not only for Africans but also for all human beings and that African philosophers are among the architects of this landscape, this book is an important read for scholars and students of African philosophy.
Philosophy For Africa
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Author : Augustine Shutte
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Philosophy For Africa written by Augustine Shutte and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Philosophy categories.
An annotated bibliography of works by and about Radcliffe in several languages, with sections on editions and translations of her work; early reviews and notices; 19th- and 20th-century criticism; full- length works; dissertations; and bibliographies. A biography draws on new material from the one substantial extant Radcliffe manuscript, her commonplace book in the Boston Public Library. Appendices offer information on adaptations and abridgments, parodies and imitations, and spurious attributions. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Substance Of African Philosophy
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Author : Campbell Shittu Momoh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
The Substance Of African Philosophy written by Campbell Shittu Momoh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Philosophy, African categories.
An Essay On African Philosophical Thought
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Author : Kwame Gyekye
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 1995
An Essay On African Philosophical Thought written by Kwame Gyekye and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
In this sustained and nuanced attempt to define a genuinely African philosophy, Kwame Gyekye rejects the idea that an African philosophy consists simply of the work of Africans writing on philosophy. It must, Gyekye argues, arise from African thought itself, relate to the culture out of which it grows, and provide the possibility of a continuation of a philosophy linked to culture. Offering a philosophical clarification and theology, and ethics of the Akan of Ghana, Gyekye argues that critical analyses of specific traditional African modes of thought are necessary to develop a distinctively African philosophy as well as cultural values in the modern world. --
The Idea Of African Philosophy
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Author : Olusegun Oladipo
language : en
Publisher: Hope Publishing Company (IL)
Release Date : 1998
The Idea Of African Philosophy written by Olusegun Oladipo and has been published by Hope Publishing Company (IL) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Philosophy categories.
A Short History Of African Philosophy Second Edition
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Author : Barry Hallen
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2009-09-03
A Short History Of African Philosophy Second Edition written by Barry Hallen and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-03 with Philosophy categories.
A Short History of African Philosophy discusses major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in philosophy in the African context. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, Barry Hallen focuses on recent scholarship and relevant debates that have made African philosophy critical to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of the continent. This revised edition expands the historical perspective, takes account of recent discoveries and new canonical figures, highlights new discussions about gender as a cultural and philosophical phenomenon, clarifies issues regarding indigenous cultures and human rights, and builds on the notion that African philosophy shares methods and concerns of philosophy worldwide. This short reference is an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers.