Atuolu Omalu
Some Unanswered Questions in Contemporary African Philosophy
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Modern, History, Africa
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780761864554 | |
| Publisher: | UPA | Publication: | December 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | UPA | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780761864554 |
| Publisher: | UPA |
| Publication: | December 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | UPA |
| Language: | English |
The story of African philosophy is surrounded by controversy. Decades after the “great debate” over its mere existence, many vital questions have been left unanswered. From examining the origins of African philosophy to addressing fundamental issues in ontology, epistemology, ethics, and political thought, this collection of essays brings fresh insight to questions both old and new. First time readers and seasoned scholars alike will find this book to be an essential resource in African thought. Atụọlụ Ọmalụ gives shape and direction to a hitherto formless discipline and heralds an exciting future for African philosophy.
The story of African philosophy is surrounded by controversy. Decades after the “great debate” over its mere existence, many vital questions have been left unanswered. From examining the origins of African philosophy to addressing fundamental issues in ontology, epistemology, ethics, and political thought, this collection of essays brings fresh insight to questions both old and new. First time readers and seasoned scholars alike will find this book to be an essential resource in African thought. Atụọlụ Ọmalụ gives shape and direction to a hitherto formless discipline and heralds an exciting future for African philosophy.
