The African Philosophy Reader

Author : Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415189057
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The African Philosophy Reader written by Pieter Hendrik Coetzee and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415968096
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The African Philosophy Reader written by Pieter Hendrik Coetzee and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substantially updated and revised, with new essays on gender and race, this title handles crucial issues of great interest such as globalization, decolonization, political reform, justice, and human rights, from a unique perspective.

Author : Christian B. N. Gade
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498512267
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Discourse on African Philosophy written by Christian B. N. Gade and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many have argued that ubuntu was a formative influence on the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), South Africa’s famous transitional justice mechanism. A Discourse on African Philosophy: A New Perspective on Ubuntu and Transitional Justice in South Africa challenges and contextualizes this view in a way that not only provides new findings and reflections on ubuntu and the TRC, but also contributes to the field of African philosophy. One of Christian B. N. Gade’s key findings, founded on qualitative interviews in South Africa, is that some former TRC commissioners and committee members question the importance of ubuntu in the TRC process. Another is that there are several differing and historically developing interpretations of ubuntu, some of which have evident political implications and reflect non-factual and creative uses of history. Thus ubuntu is not a shared cultural heritage, in the ethnophilosophical sense of a static property characterizing a group. In fact, throughout this book Gade argues that the ethnophilosophical approach to African philosophy as a static group property is highly problematic. Gade’s research presents an alternative collective discourse on African philosophy (“collective” in the sense that it does not focus on any single individual in particular) that takes differences, historical developments, and social contexts seriously. This book will be of interest to scholars in African philosophy, transitional justice, politics and cultural heritage, and law in South Africa.

Author : Pieter Hendrik Coetzee
Publisher : International Thomson Publishing Services
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy from Africa written by Pieter Hendrik Coetzee and published by International Thomson Publishing Services. This book was released on 1998 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perspectives provided in this volume offer wise and refreshing alternatives to problems of self and society, culture, aesthetics, metaphysics, and religion.

Author : Sam O. Imbo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1461636507
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to African Philosophy written by Sam O. Imbo and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 1998-03-26 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Marcus Garvey
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Message to the People written by Marcus Garvey and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 : Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780631203391
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Postcolonial African Philosophy: A Critical Reader written by Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1997-02-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postcolonial African Philosophy: A Critical Reader sets out a timely and powerful agenda for contemporary African, Afro-Caribbean, and African American philosophy.

Author : Barry Hallen
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253057035
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reading Wiredu written by Barry Hallen and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading Wiredu is the first comprehensive overview of the philosophical thought of Kwasi Wiredu. Born in Ghana in 1931, Wiredu, an important observer and critic of philosophy generally, remains an original and penetrating African thinker. Interrelating Wiredu's philosophical writings from across decades, Barry Hallen sets forth the basic tenets and the defining features of his philosophy. Wiredu's thought is divided into five distinct but interconnected areas: his response to the philosophy of Quine on issues of logic and ontology, issues of language in philosophical reflection, the nature of truth as a practical and philosophical concern, the principle of sympathetic impartiality that all human beings must live by to survive as a group, and finally, consensus building as rooted in intentional, negotiated, and rational exchanges that are part of everyday life. Reading Wiredu explores the scope and depth of Wiredu's philosophical thought, which can be framed through what he calls a genetic methodology—a methodology that privileges environmental considerations in the production of various forms of thought. Hallen's overview is intended to assist scholars and students in grasping Wiredu's complex philosophical thought.

Author : Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780631203384
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book African Philosophy written by Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1998-02-04 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together canonical philosophical texts from African, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Black European thinkers, this major new anthology is designed to serve both as a textbook and as the authoritative reference volume in Africana philosophical and cultural studies.

Author : Barry Hallen
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253003482
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition written by Barry Hallen and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.