The question whether or not there is African philosophy has, for too long, dominated the philosophical scene in Africa, to the neglect of substantive issues generated by the very fact of human existence. This has unfortunately led to an impasse in the development of a distinctive African philosophical tradition. In this path-breaking book, Segun Gbadegesin offers a new and promising approach which recognizes the traditional and contemporary facets of African philosophy by exploring the issues they raise. In Part I, the ...
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The question whether or not there is African philosophy has, for too long, dominated the philosophical scene in Africa, to the neglect of substantive issues generated by the very fact of human existence. This has unfortunately led to an impasse in the development of a distinctive African philosophical tradition. In this path-breaking book, Segun Gbadegesin offers a new and promising approach which recognizes the traditional and contemporary facets of African philosophy by exploring the issues they raise. In Part I, the author examines, with refreshing insights, the philosophical concepts of the person, individuality, community and morality, religiosity and causality, focusing on the Yoruba of Nigeria. Part II discusses, in an original way, contemporary African social, political and economic realities from a philosophical perspective.
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Add this copy of African Philosophy: Traditional Yoruba Philosophy and to cart. $22.98, very good condition, Sold by Robinsky Bros CO rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Peter Lang Publishing.
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1996, Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
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Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
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1991
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Very Good. No dust jacket as issued. Pages are clean and tight, spine is not crease. 298 p. Contains: Illustrations. American University Studies, 134. Audience: General/trade.
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1996, Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
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