Author: Karp, Ivan & D.A. Masolo (eds.) Title: African Philosophy as Cultural Inquiry.
Description: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2000. Paperback. 280 pp. (African Systems of Thought). - 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. New views about personhood, freedom, responsibility, progress, development, the role of the state, and life in civil society emerge from these broad-based considerations of the crisis of the postcolonial African state. In a lively fashion this diverse book shows how philosophical questions can be applied to interpretations of culture and reveals the multifaceted nature of philosophical discourse in the multiple and variable settings that exist in contemporary Africa. English text. Condition : as new. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. ISBN 9780253214171.
Keywords: PHILOSOPHY, Philosophy, African
Price: EUR 12.50 = appr. US$ 13.59 Seller: Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag
- Book number: %2343378