Understanding African Philosophy

Understanding African Philosophy
Author: Richard H. Bell
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2002
Genre: Philosophie africaine
ISBN: 9780415939379

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First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The African Philosophy Reader

The African Philosophy Reader
Author: Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 492
Release: 1998
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415189057

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This collection provides a thorough introduction to African philosophy, literature, religion and anthropology through twenty-five readings from key thinkers. They discuss topics such as African culture, epistemology, metaphysics and religion, political philosophy, aesthetics, and explore rationality and explanation in an African context.

A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition

A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition
Author: Barry Hallen
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2009-09-03
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0253003482

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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.

African Religions & Philosophy

African Religions & Philosophy
Author: John S. Mbiti
Publisher: Heinemann
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1990
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780435895914

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"African Religions and Philosophy" is a systematic study of the attitudes of mind and belief that have evolved in the many societies of Africa. In this second edition, Dr Mbiti has updated his material to include the involvement of women in religion, and the potential unity to be found in what was once thought to be a mass of quite separate religions. Mbiti adds a new dimension to the understanding of the history, thinking, and life throughout the African continent. Religion is approached from an African point of view but is as accessible to readers who belong to non-African societies as it is to those who have grown up in African nations. Since its first publication, this book has become acknowledged as the standard work in the field of study, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned with African religion, history, philosophy, anthropology or general African studies.

African Philosophy and Thought Systems

African Philosophy and Thought Systems
Author: Mawere, Munyaradzi
Publisher: Langaa RPCIG
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2016-01-21
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9956763012

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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.

Philosophy from Africa

Philosophy from Africa
Author: Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2002
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

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In eight introductory essays and collections of readings, South African voices engage with voices from Francophone Africa and Anglophone Africa to provide an introduction to the work of leading thinkers from across Africa.

Meaning and Truth in African Philosophy

Meaning and Truth in African Philosophy
Author: Grivas Muchineripi Kayange
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018
Genre: Language and languages
ISBN: 9783030019631

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This book offers a new way of doing African philosophy by building on an analysis of the way people talk. The author bases his investigation on the belief that traditional African philosophy is hidden in expressions used in ordinary language. As a result, he argues that people are engaging in a philosophical activity when they use expressions such as taboos, proverbs, idioms, riddles, and metaphors. The analysis investigates proverbs using the ordinary language approach and Speech Act theory. Next, the author looks at taboos using counterfactual logic, which studies the meaning of taboo expressions by departing from a consideration of their structure and use. He argues that the study of these figurative expressions using the counterfactual framework offers a particular understanding of African philosophy and belief systems. The study also investigates issues of meaning and rationality departing from a study on riddles, explores conceptual metaphors used in conceptualizing the notion of politics in modern African political thought, and examines language and marginalization of women and people with disabilities. The book differs from other works in African philosophy in the sense that it does not claim that Africans have a philosophy as is commonly done in most studies. Rather, it reflects and unfolds philosophical elements in ordinary language use. The book also builds African Conception of beauty and truth through the study of language.

The African Philosophy Reader

The African Philosophy Reader
Author: P.H. Coetzee
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1027
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1135884188

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Divided into eight sections, each with introductory essays, the selections offer rich and detailed insights into a diverse multinational philosophical landscape. Revealed in this pathbreaking work is the way in which traditional philosophical issues related to ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology, for instance, take on specific forms in Africa's postcolonial struggles. Much of its moral, political, and social philosophy is concerned with the turbulent processes of embracing modern identities while protecting ancient cultures.