Provocative Essays in African Philosophy

Provocative Essays in African Philosophy
Author: Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2022-07-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1665599723

This work titled: Provocative Essays in African Philosophy has provided the desired atmosphere for African philosophers and philosophically inclined writers from various disciplines to bring their distinctive methods to bear on problems that concern everyone. This work is, therefore, strongly recommended for all who treasure good philosophical literature; and most especially for anyone who wishes to be abreast with important debates and developments in African philosophy. Experts, researchers, undergraduate and post-graduate students, beginners and casual readers in the area of African philosophy are bound to treasure the usefulness of this piece.

Igwebuike Ontology: an African Philosophy of Humanity Towards the Other

Igwebuike Ontology: an African Philosophy of Humanity Towards the Other
Author: Ejikemeuwa J. O. Ndubisi Ph.D
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2019-10-21
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1728394848

This book of readings is designed to accomplish two tasks: to philosophize on Igwebuike and to honour Professor KANU, Ikechukwu Anthony, O.S.A. These two tasks or goals go hand in hand because Igwebuike is Professor Kanu’s philosophy. The book clearly demonstrates why Kanu deserves honour as an African philosopher who has introduced a way of doing African philosophy. It is an approach of doing philosophy that takes into account African ontology and cosmology. Igwebuike as a systematic African thought is exploratory in nature. It investigates issues with a view of seeing how they are related. Doing philosophy in this way takes into account not only the African context but the world as a complex entity with myriads of challenges. The myriads of challenges facing humanity have a representation in this book. For this reason the book is bound to have a global impact. In terms of philosophizing, this book demonstrates that Africa is confronted with many discourses. Discourses that are already going on but need a more systematic African philosophical approach. Some of the discourses are on the environment, governance, infrastructure, human and material resource among others. — Denis Odinga Okiya Maryknoll Insitute of African Studies, Nairobi, Kenya

Themes in Igwebuike Philosophy and Theology

Themes in Igwebuike Philosophy and Theology
Author: Ikechukwu Anthony KANU
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2022-07-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1665599669

Igwebuike began as a methodology and philosophy. Gradually, its philosophical elements began to have serious implications for theological discourse, especially with the increasing need to do theology that arises from the philosophy of the African people. The present piece affirms the reality of the link between philosophy and theology, especially regarding the links between the great philosophical questions and the mysteries of salvation which are studied in theology under the guidance of the higher light of faith.

An Introduction to African Philosophy

An Introduction to African Philosophy
Author: Sam O. Imbo
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 177
Release: 1998-03-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1461636507

Organized topically rather than historically, this book provides an excellent introduction to the subject of African Philosophy. Samuel Oluoch Imbo synthesizes the ideas of key African philosophers into an accessible narrative. The author focuses on five central questions: What are the definitions of African philosophy? Is ethno-philosophy really philosophy? What are the dangers of an African philosophy that claims to be 'unique'? Can African philosophy be done in foreign languages such as English and French? Are there useful ways to make connections between African philosophy, African American philosophy, and women's studies? By making cross-disciplinary and transnational connections, Imbo stakes out an important place for African philosophy. Imbo's book is an invaluable introduction to this dynamic and growing area of study.

Igwebuike Philosophy and Complementary Relations

Igwebuike Philosophy and Complementary Relations
Author: Ikechukwu Anthony KANU
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2022-07-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1665599715

In this work, Igwebuike is employed as a unifying concept of African thought, especially, that aspect concerning the human person’s conception of the spiritual and material universe in which he or she lives. It is an explanatory theory or principle that interprets the puzzle of our complex relationship with the non-corporal world and human social life, that is, major social institutions that ensure social continuity and group identity, and further, underpins the epistemological manifestations of the human person’s universe.

Perspectives on Igwebuike Philosophy:

Perspectives on Igwebuike Philosophy:
Author: Chiugo C. Kanu Ph.D
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2019-10-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1728394864

The study of African philosophy, like all great philosophical enquiries around the world, is fraught with the wrecks of words, wrenched from their original meaning, widened or narrowed, and forced into a bewildering variety of vessels that chum their ways in seas of semantic confusion. African philosophical studies has acquired and added to the many philosophical verbal transmogrifications that came originally from the Igbo of south-eastern Nigeria. In its turn, it has produced its own eccentric philosophical etymology, of which, perhaps the most striking example is Igwebuike philosophy. A reflection on Igwebuike philosophy reveals that it is a product of a meticulous and critical study of African philosophy. It is in this light that the scrupulous researcher would dissect the profound thinker behind the Igwebuike philosophy. In this book, scholars of different hues and academic endeavours have made excursus into the origin, originator, meaning and relevance of Igwebuike philosophy to contemporary African philosophical scholarship and African societies. Research shows that the brain behind Igwebuike philosophy that is gradually becoming a major part of African philosophical engagement is incontestably Prof Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, O.S.A. Igwebuike itself is a philosophical principle that is drawn from African primordial practice of solidarity and complementarity; the works of professional African philosophers, African proverbs, African folk tales, African mythology, African symbols, African names and African songs. — Kanayo L. Nwadialor, Ph.D Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Philosophy of Religion

Philosophy of Religion
Author: Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2018-08-31
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1546297472

The present work focuses on the major inquiries in philosophy of religion. This work is unique in its own way, in the sense that it introduces something new to the corpus of literature that is often referred to as philosophy of religion. It introduces themes in African philosophy of religion, which is an area not often referred to in African philosophy, let alone in textbooks in philosophy of religion. As this work opens a new aperture in the study of the philosophy of religion, it is hoped that it would generate further interest in the study of African philosophy of religion.

The Method and Principles of Complementary Reflection in and Beyond African Philosophy

The Method and Principles of Complementary Reflection in and Beyond African Philosophy
Author: Innocent Asouzu
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Total Pages: 540
Release: 2005
Genre: Philosophy, African
ISBN: 9783825885786

Questions relating to types of philosophical trends within African philosophy can be very decisive for any idea of African philosophy. In this strikingly novel approach to African Philosophy, the author explores a complementary philosophical trend that goes back to those he calls anonymous traditional African philosophers. Based on their thoughts, he articulates a distinctive variant of the principles, method and imperative of complementarity (Ibu anyi danda) around which he builds his system. He anchors his reflection on such ambient concepts as the joy of being (jide k' iji), fragmentation, wholeness, and future reference.

A Companion to African-American Philosophy

A Companion to African-American Philosophy
Author: Tommy L. Lott
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0470751630

This wide-ranging, multidisciplinary collection of newly commissioned articles brings together distinguished voices in the field of Africana philosophy and African-American social and political thought. Provides a comprehensive critical survey of African-American philosophical thought. Collects wide-ranging, multidisciplinary, newly commissioned articles in one authoritative volume. Serves as a benchmark work of reference for courses in philosophy, social and political thought, cultural studies, and African-American studies.