Rethinking Sage Philosophy - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on and beyond H. Odera Oruka

This book discusses Henry Odera Oruka's sage philosophy, rethinking it in light of recent debates in African philosophy and African Studies. The chapters engage perspectives from anthropology, literature, and postcolonial scholarship, questioning and exploring the relevance of sage philosophy for current challenges, including decolonialization.

About the author

Kai Kresse is professor of anthropology at Free University, Berlin.
Oriare Nyarwath is senior lecturer of philosophy at the University of Nairobi.

Product details

• Assisted by: Kai Kresse (Editor), Kresse Kai (Editor), Oriare Nyarwath (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.11.2022
• EAN: 9781666903850
• ISBN: 978-1-6669-0385-0
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 237 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 599 g
• Series: African Philosophy: Critical Perspectives and Global Dialogue
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Philosophy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, PHILOSOPHY / Individual Philosophers, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Social & cultural anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies