Readings In African Philosophy
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| Author | : P.H. Coetzee |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1027 |
| Release | : 2004-03-01 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1135884188 |
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.
| Author | : Albert G. Mosley |
| Publisher | : Pearson |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : |
A collection of historical and contemporary writings that chronicle the development of the African critical response to attempts to ascribe a peculiar nature to the African character, and the debate in contemporary African philosophy on issues such as magic, witchcraft, aesthetics, and morality. Other topics include contemporary thought in French speaking Africa, and African traditional thought and Western science. Each selection is preceded by a synopsis. No index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
| Author | : Fred L. Hord |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Black people |
| ISBN | : 9781625341754 |
Black Solidarity after Black Power -- The Eschatological Dilemma: The Problem of Studying the Black Male Only as the Deaths That Result from Anti-Black Racism -- Selected Bibliography -- Back Cover
| Author | : Tommy Lee Lott |
| Publisher | : Pearson |
| Total Pages | : 536 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : |
This anthology brings together a selection of historical and contemporary writings on topics in African-American Philosophy. Questions regarding a wide range of issues--including slavery and freedom, social progress, self-respect, alienation, sexuality, cultural identity, nationalism, feminism, Marxism and violence--are critically examined from different perspectives by well-known philosophers and by non-philosophers from many disciplines. It emphasizes the historical significance of the philosophical arguments within very specific social and political contexts. Features substantial extracts, and in some cases complete works by important 19th- and 20th-century social and political thinkers--organized under sections on Antebellem Critical Thought, Emigrationist and Diaspora Thought, Assimilation and Social Uplift, Contemporary Black Feminist Thought, Civil Rights and Civil Disobedience, Marxism and Social Progress, Rebellion and Radical Thought, Social Activism Reconsidered, Black Women Writers on Rape, and Alienation and Self-Respect. For anyone interested in the African-American experience and American history.
| Author | : John S. Mbiti |
| Publisher | : Heinemann |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780435895914 |
"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.
| Author | : Marcus Garvey |
| Publisher | : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2023-09-11 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : |
"Message to the People" by Marcus Garvey is a significant and inspirational collection of essays and speeches by one of the most influential figures in the Pan-African and Black nationalist movements of the early 20th century. This thought-provoking work encapsulates Garvey's visionary ideas and his impassioned call for the unity, pride, and self-determination of people of African descent worldwide. Garvey's eloquent and passionate prose emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, cultural awareness, and the creation of a collective African identity to combat racial oppression and colonialism. Through this collection, readers gain profound insights into Garvey's enduring impact on the global struggle for civil rights, social justice, and the empowerment of marginalized communities. "Message to the People" remains a timeless testament to Marcus Garvey's commitment to uplifting and mobilizing African diaspora communities, making it essential reading for those interested in the history of the African diaspora and the ongoing quest for equality and empowerment.
| 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.
| Author | : Mary Stella Chika Okolo |
| Publisher | : Zed Books Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2013-07-04 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1848136048 |
The politics of development in Africa have always been central concerns of the continent's literature. Yet ideas about the best way to achieve this development, and even what development itself should look like, have been hotly contested. African Literature as Political Philosophy looks in particular at Achebe's Anthills of the Savannah and Petals of Blood by Ngugi wa Thiong'o, but situates these within the broader context of developments in African literature over the past half-century, discussing writers from Ayi Kwei Armah to Wole Soyinka. M.S.C. Okolo provides a thorough analysis of the authors' differing approaches and how these emerge from the literature. She shows the roots of Achebe's reformism and Ngugi's insistence on revolution and how these positions take shape in their work. Okolo argues that these authors have been profoundly affected by the political situation of Africa, but have also helped to create a new African political philosophy.
| Author | : Chike Jeffers |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2013-09-01 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1438447434 |
Contemporary African philosophy in indigenous African languages and English translation. A groundbreaking contribution to the discipline of philosophy, this volume presents a collection of philosophical essays written in indigenous African languages by professional African philosophers with English translations on the facing pagesdemonstrating the linguistic and conceptual resources of African languages for a distinctly African philosophy. Hailing from five different countries and writing in six different languages, the seven authors featured include some of the most prominent African philosophers of our time. They address a range of topics, including the nature of truth, different ways of conceiving time, the linguistic status of proverbs, how naming practices work, gender equality and inequality in traditional society, the relationship between language and thought, and the extent to which morality is universal or culturally variable.
| Author | : Pieter Hendrik Coetzee |
| Publisher | : International Thomson Publishing Services |
| Total Pages | : 486 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : |
The perspectives provided in this volume offer wise and refreshing alternatives to problems of self and society, culture, aesthetics, metaphysics, and religion.
