African Philosophy in Search of Identity (African Systems of Thought) - Hardcover

Masolo, D. A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0253302714 ISBN 13: 9780253302717

Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr, 1994

Synopsis

... a great read. It is masterfully presented, and is an ideal text both for advanced undergraduates and graduate students." ―International Journal of African Historical Studies

... a detailed, critical guide to fifty years of African philosophy... " ―Teaching Philosophy

Masolo offers an expansive and lucidly panoramic view of the origin and developments in African philosophy." ―Africa Today

The excellence of this book lies in the wealth of perspectives that it brings to the discussion on what constitutes philosophy, rationality, and meaningful reflection. It is both thought provoking and illuminating." ―Ethics

A Kenyan philosopher surveys themes and debates in African philosophy over the last five decades. Masolo’s purview includes Francophone and Anglophone philosophers in both the analytic and phenomenological traditions.

About this title

Review:

A masterful review of the work of the major participants in the debate ... the organisation of the book lends itself to use as a textbook on the subject. This is an impressive undertaking, accomplished with considerable clarity. -- Louis Brenner A masterful review of the work of the major participants in the debate ... the organisation of the book lends itself to use as a textbook on the subject. This is an impressive undertaking, accomplished with considerable clarity.

About the Author:

D. A. MASOLO is Visiting Professor of Philosophy at Antioch College and Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Nairobi.

About this edition

• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0253302714
• ISBN 13: 9780253302717
• Binding: Hardcover