The Foundation Of African Philosophy
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The Foundation Of African Philosophy
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Author : Peter O. Amah (Ph. D.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-06-09
The Foundation Of African Philosophy written by Peter O. Amah (Ph. D.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-09 with Philosophy categories.
Who truly articulated African philosophy: a white or a black? Over the decades, Africa has struggled with the notion of a white man or black man as the founder of its philosophy. The debate extended into the twenty-first century with many African scholars claiming to have the best articulation of African philosophy. Recently, Emmanuel Edeh has received many national and international awards as the founder of modern African philosophy. Is Africa and the world about to settle with Emmanuel Edeh as the founder of Modern African Philosophy? Take a look at the necessary qualitative attributes designed to assess the true founder of African philosophy. Does Edeh meet the criteria? The foundation of African philosophy is mostly about the contributions of the top two renowned leaders who uncovered the fundamentals of who we are as Africans and dedicated their lives championing thought-action-oriented African way of life. Amah's book, The Foundation of African Philosophy, takes you into this adventurous self-debate with the subject matter. At last Africa has settled with one person as the founder of its philosophy. Is the debate over? Find out and be heard!
Foundations Of African Philosophy
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Author : Godwin Sogolo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Foundations Of African Philosophy written by Godwin Sogolo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Philosophy categories.
The Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ibadan addresses the controversial question as to whether or not there is something distinctive which can be described as African philosophy. He goes beyond this and lays out a foundation for an emerging indigenous African philosophy. Based on his belief that a modern African philosophical tradition can be nourished within the context of African culture, history and experience, he conducts a philosophical analysis of the conceptual implications of major issues, beliefs and thought systems that are particular to Africa. His thesis illustrates the need for a new orientation of thinking amongst African scholars, both those in search of an African philosophical tradition and those in search of a new order.
Polyrhythmicity
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Author : K. K. Dompere
language : en
Publisher: Adonis & Abbey Publishers
Release Date : 2006
Polyrhythmicity written by K. K. Dompere and has been published by Adonis & Abbey Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
The modern works on African philosophy have not been integrated and fully connected to Africa's antiquity in order to provide a foundational unity for further intellectual refinement. The philosophical dimensions of humanism, Nkrumah's concept of categorial conversion, African concepts of duality, polarity, unity, continual creation and democratic ideals must be shown their African-centered origins. In considering African philosophy, there arise conceptual and logical gaps that require the development of fundamental cognitive unity from the available data with judicious interpretation and restructuring in order to define the parameters of African philosophical unity that will allow these gaps to be closed for intellectual continuity. This monograph is devoted to the establishment of the foundations for the development of Africa's intellectual continuity and cognitive unity from antiquity to the present. Its main premise is that there is African philosophy with its own method of reasoning, analysis and synthesis. The monograph initiates self-contained philosophical foundations for African intellectual unity that is required to support African cultural unity, African personality, African essence and humanism needed for the creation of Greater Africa that is implied by African Union. These philosophical foundations, it is argued, formed the thinking system for Africa's social construct, law, economics, politics and governance of empires, kingdoms and social units that have come to pass. These philosophical foundations constitute the thinking system that must guide current and future Africa's socioeconomic dynamics. The monograph discusses also Africa's contributions to the global intellectual heritage by showing the relationships among foundations of African philosophical tradition and other philosophical systems that lead to rediviva Africana. It presents the principles of cognitive unity and continuity on the held position that without clearly developed Africa's philosophical foundations from its antiquity providing intellectual unity and cognitive continuity complete emancipation of Africa will be a mere mimicking of intellectual faults of other nations and philosophical systems. The research by African scholars and others on specific philosophical thoughts from different areas of Africa is useful materials that must be integrated into cognitive unity by accepting those that fit and rejecting those that do not fit by a defined logical process. Mindful of this, a case is thus made in this monograph for African cognitive unity and supporting reasoning methods. The system of ideas and perceptive interpretations of relevant data is, here, referred to as Africentricity, and its philosophical foundations that project thought as polyrhythmicity while the study of logic of reasoning about methodological and epistemic problems of polyrhythmicity and Africentricity is referred to as polyrhythmics. On practical level these philosophical foundations are shown to support the conceptual basis of Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa). The monograph would be of interest to philosophers in general, professionals, researchers and students engaged in African philosophy, African studies, Black studies, socio-political philosophy and those interested in knowing the thinking system on the basis of which African essence arises and African social formations were constructed and governed from antiquity. _______________________ Kofi Kissi Dompere is a professor of economics at Howard University, USA. He has authored a number of scientific and scholarly works in economics, philosophy and decision theory. He is the producer and host of a radio program "African Rhythms and Extensions" on WPFW 89.3fm in Washington D.C., USA.
Foundations Of African Thought
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Author : Chukwunyere Kamalu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Foundations Of African Thought written by Chukwunyere Kamalu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Philosophy categories.
Polyrhythmicity
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Author : Kofi Kissi Dompere
language : en
Publisher: Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
Release Date : 2006-03-31
Polyrhythmicity written by Kofi Kissi Dompere and has been published by Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-31 with Reference categories.
The modern works on African philosophy have not been integrated and fully connected to Africa's antiquity in order to provide a foundational unity for further intellectual refinement. The philosophical dimensions of humanism, Nkrumah's concept of categorial conversion, African concepts of duality, polarity, unity, continual creation and democratic ideals must be shown their African-centered origins. In considering African philosophy, there arise conceptual and logical gaps that require the development of fundamental cognitive unity from the available data with judicious interpretation and restructuring in order to define the parameters of African philosophical unity that will allow these gaps to be closed for intellectual continuity. This monograph is devoted to the establishment of the foundations for the development of Africa's intellectual continuity and cognitive unity from antiquity to the present. Its main premise is that there is African philosophy with its own method of reasoning, analysis and synthesis. The monograph initiates self-contained philosophical foundations for African intellectual unity that is required to support African cultural unity, African personality, African essence and humanism needed for the creation of Greater Africa that is implied by African Union. These philosophical foundations, it is argued, formed the thinking system for Africa's social construct, law, economics, politics and governance of empires, kingdoms and social units that have come to pass. These philosophical foundations constitute the thinking system that must guide current and future Africa's socioeconomic dynamics. The monograph discusses also Africa's contributions to the global intellectual heritage by showing the relationships among foundations of African philosophical tradition and other philosophical systems that lead to rediviva Africana. It presents the principles of cognitive unity and continuity on the held position that without clearly developed Africa's philosophical foundations from its antiquity providing intellectual unity and cognitive continuity complete emancipation of Africa will be a mere mimicking of intellectual faults of other nations and philosophical systems. The research by African scholars and others on specific philosophical thoughts from different areas of Africa is useful materials that must be integrated into cognitive unity by accepting those that fit and rejecting those that do not fit by a defined logical process. Mindful of this, a case is thus made in this monograph for African cognitive unity and supporting reasoning methods. The system of ideas and perceptive interpretations of relevant data is, here, referred to as Africentricity, and its philosophical foundations that project thought as polyrhythmicity while the study of logic of reasoning about methodological and epistemic problems of polyrhythmicity and Africentricity is referred to as polyrhythmics. On practical level these philosophical foundations are shown to support the conceptual basis of Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa). The monograph would be of interest to philosophers in general, professionals, researchers and students engaged in African philosophy, African studies, Black studies, socio-political philosophy and those interested in knowing the thinking system on the basis of which African essence arises and African social formations were constructed and governed from antiquity.
Ethnophilosophy And The Search For The Wellspring Of African Philosophy
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Author : Ada Agada
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-12
Ethnophilosophy And The Search For The Wellspring Of African Philosophy written by Ada Agada and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-12 with Philosophy categories.
This book provides a case for the de-stigmatisation of ethnophilosophy by demonstrating its continuing relevance in contemporary African philosophy. The book brings together established and brilliant young scholars who defend ethnophilosophy as a unique source of African philosophy with the capacity to colour African philosophical scholarship, thereby distinguishing African philosophy from other philosophical traditions of the world and setting the stage for philosophical dialogue in the 21st century characterised by multiculturalism and globalisation. The volume addresses the future of African philosophy by closely linking the past of this tradition with the exciting projects of the contemporary system builders whose works emerge from the ethnophilosophical while transcending it. The book is aimed at African philosophy experts, scholars of intercultural philosophy, African studies scholars and graduate students of African and intercultural philosophy.
African Philosophy
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Author : Wilfred Lajul
language : en
Publisher: African Books Collective
Release Date : 2013-12-29
African Philosophy written by Wilfred Lajul and has been published by African Books Collective this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-29 with Philosophy categories.
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.
The Foundations Of Social Life
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Author : A. T. Dalfovo
language : en
Publisher: Crvp
Release Date : 1992
The Foundations Of Social Life written by A. T. Dalfovo and has been published by Crvp this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Philosophy categories.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Justice In Communalism
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Author : J. Chukwuemeka Ekei
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Justice In Communalism written by J. Chukwuemeka Ekei and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Ethics categories.
Beyond The Usual Suspects
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language : en
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Beyond The Usual Suspects written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Instead of the continuing fascination with African views of this and that, we shall begin to accept beyond mere lip service the complexity of life and thought in the African world, not to talk of the multiplicity of tradition to be found therein. [...] The denial of the African's capacity for philosophy or any other rational endeavour arose from a basic philosophical anthropology that came to the fore in the third quarter of the 19th century and has continued to dominate much of what passes for conversation between the West, so-called, and the Rest of Us. [...] They placed the structure of the anthropoid apes before them, and then commenced the discussion of a series of ideal structures of the Negro which only exist in their imagination, and thus endeavour to link the Negroes with the brute creation. [...] 32-33] The irony is that by the end of the 19th century which saw the imposition of formal colonialism in the aftermath of the Berlin West Africa Conference of 1884-85, the views of the anthropologists, most of which Horton had condemned in very strong terms as we have just seen, had not only become dominant, they were the default views of Africans sponsored by the colonial administrator-class and. [...] The essays evinced a belief in the superiority of the modern form of governance and in the fact that an embrace of that form with its insistence on the consent of the governed and the free elections of rulers as the preferred determinants of state legitimacy would vastly improve African societies.