Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition

Informationen zum Autor Barry Hallen Klappentext This short reference is an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers. Zusammenfassung Discusses major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in philosophy in the African context. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, this book focuses on scholarship and relevant debates that have made African philosophy critical to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of the continent. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. The Historical Perspective 2. Twentieth-Century Origins 3. Rationality as Culturally Universal 4. Rationality as Culturally Relative 5. Ethnophilosophy and Philosophical Sagacity 6. Phenomenology and Hermeneutics 7. Socialism and Marxism 8. Philosophy and Culture 9. Histories, Anthologies, Introductions to African Philosophy, Journals, and Websites Conclusion Bibliography Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Barry Hallen
• Editore: Indiana University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.09.2009
• EAN: 9780253221230
• ISBN: 978-0-253-22123-0
• Pagine: 208
• Serie: Indiana University Press (IPS)
• Categoria: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione