African Philosophy As Cultural Inquiry; Editor: Karp, Ivan; Editor: Masolo, D. A.; Hardback; Book

Editor: Karp, Ivan; Editor: Masolo, D. A.
African Systems of Thought; Hardback; Book; Index
280 pages
Published: February 2001
Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253338085

In 10 probing essays by distinguished African, European, and American scholars, African Philosophy as Cultural Inquiry examines the role of African philosophy at the opening of the new millennium. Here philosophy cuts across disciplinary boundaries to embrace ideas taken from history, literary studies, anthropology, and art. Addressing topics such as the progress of philosophical discourse, knowledge and modes of thought, the relevance of philosophy for cultures that are still largely based on traditional values, and the meaning of philosophy to cultures and individuals in the process of modernization, this volume presents today's best thinking about the concerns and practices that constitute African experience.In ten essays by African, European and American scholars, African philosopy as cultural inquiry examines the role of African philosophy at the opening of the new millennium.