Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy

Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy
Author: Ada Agada
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3030788970

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.

The Kpim of Death

The Kpim of Death
Author: Patrick E Iroegbu
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2007
Genre:
ISBN: 9781425120610

"By exploring the life and death of Professor Pantaleon Iroegbu, this volume offers deep philosophical, spiritual, cultural and pedagogical insights on death, social care and development in modern world." - George Uzoma Ukagba, editor

Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy

Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy
Author: Ada Agada
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-14
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9783030788995

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.

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.

Kpim of Morality

Kpim of Morality
Author: Pantaleon Iroegbu
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited
Total Pages: 684
Release: 2005
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN:

The Kpim refers to the quintessence of a given reality, hence in this context, the central ethical questions that govern human life. With reference to the particular African context and drawing on African philosophical and cultural traditions, this broad-ranging work discuses the major ethical questions pertaining to public and private spheres of life. It is divided into sections on general ethics, special ethics, professional ethics, education ethics, business ethics, life ethics, bio-ethics, medical ethics and gene ethics. Examples of the themes addressed are: ethics in traditional African society, the ethics of African values and the ethics of the chieftancy culture; the ethics of globalisation and the ethical imperative for world peace; and ethics and health care in the developing world.

Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in African Traditions

Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in African Traditions
Author: Polycarp Ikuenobe
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2006
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780739114926

This book examines the idea of communalism in African cultures as a dominant philosophical theme that provides the conceptual foundation for African traditional moral thoughts, moral education, values, beliefs, conceptions of reality, practices, ways of life, and the now popular African saying, 'it takes a village to raise a child.' It defends communalism against various criticisms and argues that when properly understood and harnessed, it could provide the necessary foundation for Africa's development.