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This book is an exploration of Africa s enduring struggles and immense potential. It examines the historical roots of Africa s socio-economic challenges, from the disruption of indigenous systems to the lasting effects of colonialism and neo-colonialism. By blending African philosophical perspectives with incisive critiques of globalization and governance, it provides a fresh and compelling analysis of the continent s path toward true sovereignty and sustainable development. Rich with historical depth and philosophical insight, this work challenges conventional narratives about African development and offers innovative strategies for breaking free from dependency on global capitalist systems. With its interdisciplinary approach and forward-looking solutions, this book is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone invested in Africa s transformation.
List of contents
1. African Indigenous Thought Systems and Modernity.- 2. Neo-Colonialism And The African Struggle: Economic, Cultural, And Political Continuities Of Colonial Domination.- 3. Conceptual Decolonization And The Struggle For African Epistemic Liberation: Reclaiming Indigenous Thought In A Post-Colonial World.- 4. Post-Colonial African Identity Discourses.- 5. Coloniality, Epistemic Domination, And The Struggle For African Intellectual Liberation.- 6. Rethinking of Development In The 21c Africa: Development Strategies, Governance, And Foreign Aid.- 7. How Africa Can Develop: An African Social Philosophy Perspective.- 8. Neo-Colonialism, Global Economic Structures, And Africa s Development: Rethinking Dependency And Economic Sovereignty.- 9. African Liberation: Towards A Philosophy of Identity.- 10. Revitalizing Identity And Leadership: Navigating Development Challenges In Contemporary Africa.
About the author
Stephen Onyango Ouma is a Kenyan philosopher and author of several books. He is currently the publications manager Consolata Philosophy Book Series and the Editor-in-Chief of Horizons Journal at Consolata Institute of Philosophy (CIP), where he also serves as a lecturer.
Summary
This book is an exploration of Africa’s enduring struggles and immense potential. It examines the historical roots of Africa’s socio-economic challenges, from the disruption of indigenous systems to the lasting effects of colonialism and neo-colonialism. By blending African philosophical perspectives with incisive critiques of globalization and governance, it provides a fresh and compelling analysis of the continent’s path toward true sovereignty and sustainable development. Rich with historical depth and philosophical insight, this work challenges conventional narratives about African development and offers innovative strategies for breaking free from dependency on global capitalist systems. With its interdisciplinary approach and forward-looking solutions, this book is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone invested in Africa’s transformation.
