Radical Humanism and Generous Tolerance: Soyinka on Religion and Human Solidarity - Softcover

Celucien L. Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761868585 ISBN 13: 9780761868583

Publisher: Hamilton Books, 2016

Synopsis

Radical Humanism and Generous Tolerance articulates the religious ideas and vision of Wole Soyinka in his non-fiction writings. It also analyzes Soyinka's response to religious violence, terror, and the fear of religious imperialism. The book suggests the theoretical notions of radical humanism and generous tolerance best summarize Soyinka's religious ideals and religious piety. Through a close reading of Soyinka's religious works, the book argues that African traditional religions could be used as a catalyst to promote religious tolerance and human solidarity, and that they may also contribute to the preservation of life, and the fostering of an ethics of care and relationality. Soyinka brings in conversation Western Humanist tradition and African indigenous Humanist tradition for the sake of the world, for the sake of global shalom, and for the sake of human flourishing.

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About the Author

Celucien L. Joseph currently serves as professor and chair of the English Department at San Jacinto College and visiting professor of theology at Emmaus University in Haiti. His most recent books include Theologizing in Black: On Africana Theological Ethics and Anthropology (2020), and Theological Education and Christian Scholarship for Human Flourishing: Hermeneutics, Knowledge, and Multiculturalism (2022).

Edition details

• Publisher: Hamilton Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761868585
• ISBN 13: 9780761868583
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112