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Theistic Humanism of African Philosophy: The Great Debate on Substance and Method of Philosophy
In this book Maduabuchi Dukor seeks to articulate an authentic African Philosophy, one which is distinct and at its heart is a unique combination of holding that the enhancement of human interest is the ultimate end, albeit set in a world imbued with imperceptible agents such as God, lesser divinities, and ancestors. Dukor applies this 'theistic humanism' to a variety of debates, including idealism/materialism, mind/body, and determinism/indeterminism.
African Freedom. The Freedom of Philosophy
African Freedom. The Freedom of Philosophy is a collection of the author's writings, over the decades, on the theme of freedom in Africa, or African freedom in a world of brutally competitive national and racial elites who are exerting multi-directional influence in attempts at continuously reshaping, or directing modern human affairs to their advantage.
African Philosophy
This is a collection of essays that address epistemological and metaphysical concerns that have emerged from the sub-Saharan regions of Africa. The focus of the book is on traditional African conceptions of mind, person, personal identity, truth, knowledge, understanding, objectivity and reality.
Philosophy and Politics
This book is a collection of essay on socio-political issues in post-colonial Africa It is an attempt to make contemporary philosophy transcend the frontiers of contemption, abstruseness and solipsism to analytical engagement on society. ìUnexamined lfe is not worth living,î says Socrates. ìI think, thereof I exist,î says Rene Descartes. Since the end of the Second World War, colonialism and Cold War eras, social change and globalisation have demanded a change of political and social attitudes in favour of pluralism and democracy in Africa. Hence, he discourse on values, institution and struggle for power I Africa. The inter-disciplinary approach makes this book an interesting text for general readers, political activits politicians, administrators, statesmen as well as students of philosophy, history, politics and law.
Mohammed Chris Alli's The Federal Republic of Nigerian Army
Mohammed Chris Alli is a retired Nigerian Army Major General who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1993 to 1994 under General Sanni Abacha's regime and was military governor of Plateau State Nigeria from August 1985 to 1986 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. Many years later, he was appointed interim administrator of the state during a 2004 crisis in the state following ethno-religious killings in Shendam, Yelwa Local Government. In this anthology, organized as a symposium on Mohammed Christopher Alli’s work, he is identified as one of those critical and rational thinkers, philosophers, albeit, a General in the Nigerian Army, whose work finds a befitting logical space in the contemporary African philosophical tapestry. The book also captures the elements of military misrule in Nigeria and its undue influence on the body polity; it is a critical survey of past military misadventures, and a satire against false federalism, it is a firm warning against future corruption and impunity in the military.
Socio-Cultural and Religious Conflicts and the Future of Nigeria
With the prevailing violent conflict situation of our world, perpetuated sometimes even in the name of religion, humanity today faces extinction. To reverse this ugly trend, humanity has no choice than to build a society where every tribe and tongue can coexist in peace. This work analyzed the violent conflicts from anthropological, behavioral, politico-philosophical, and theological perspectives, and makes a demand on humanity to save herself through proper education and dialogue with all men and religions.
Method, Substance, and the Future of African Philosophy
This book takes stock of the strides made to date in African philosophy. Authors focus on four important aspects of African philosophy: the history, methodological debates, substantive issues in the field, and direction for the future. By collating this anthology, Edwin E. Etieyibo excavates both current and primordial knowledge in African philosophy, enhancing the development of this growing field.
Identity Transformation and Politicization in Africa
Identity Transformation and Politicization in Africa: Shifting Mobilization, edited by Toyin Falola and Céline A. Jacquemin, questions whether identity is providing and sustaining power for elites, or fueling oppression and conflicts, being mobilized for exclusionary movements versus inclusive societal changes, or educating in ways that foster progress and development. Do aspects of African identities and the challenges they present also hold prospects for more inclusive and peaceful democratic and representative futures? The contributors cover a wide spectrum of expertise on different African countries (Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Morocco, and Libya). They come from diverse disciplines ...
Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy
This book provides a case for the de-stigmatisation of ethnophilosophy by demonstrating its continuing relevance in contemporary African philosophy. The book brings together established and brilliant young scholars who defend ethnophilosophy as a unique source of African philosophy with the capacity to colour African philosophical scholarship, thereby distinguishing African philosophy from other philosophical traditions of the world and setting the stage for philosophical dialogue in the 21st century characterised by multiculturalism and globalisation. The volume addresses the future of African philosophy by closely linking the past of this tradition with the exciting projects of the contemporary system builders whose works emerge from the ethnophilosophical while transcending it. The book is aimed at African philosophy experts, scholars of intercultural philosophy, African studies scholars and graduate students of African and intercultural philosophy.
