Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy
Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy

Author: Ada Agada

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 3030788970

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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.

The Kpim of Death
The Kpim of Death

Author: Patrick E Iroegbu

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9781425120610

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"By exploring the life and death of Professor Pantaleon Iroegbu, this volume offers deep philosophical, spiritual, cultural and pedagogical insights on death, social care and development in modern world." - George Uzoma Ukagba, editor

Provocative Essays in African Philosophy
Provocative Essays in African Philosophy

Author: Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2022-07-18

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1665599723

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This work titled: Provocative Essays in African Philosophy has provided the desired atmosphere for African philosophers and philosophically inclined writers from various disciplines to bring their distinctive methods to bear on problems that concern everyone. This work is, therefore, strongly recommended for all who treasure good philosophical literature; and most especially for anyone who wishes to be abreast with important debates and developments in African philosophy. Experts, researchers, undergraduate and post-graduate students, beginners and casual readers in the area of African philosophy are bound to treasure the usefulness of this piece.

Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy
Ethnophilosophy and the Search for the Wellspring of African Philosophy

Author: Ada Agada

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2023-01-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783030788995

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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.

Kpim of Morality
Kpim of Morality

Author: Pantaleon Iroegbu

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13:

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The Kpim refers to the quintessence of a given reality, hence in this context, the central ethical questions that govern human life. With reference to the particular African context and drawing on African philosophical and cultural traditions, this broad-ranging work discuses the major ethical questions pertaining to public and private spheres of life. It is divided into sections on general ethics, special ethics, professional ethics, education ethics, business ethics, life ethics, bio-ethics, medical ethics and gene ethics. Examples of the themes addressed are: ethics in traditional African society, the ethics of African values and the ethics of the chieftancy culture; the ethics of globalisation and the ethical imperative for world peace; and ethics and health care in the developing world.

Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in African Traditions
Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in African Traditions

Author: Polycarp Ikuenobe

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9780739114926

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This book examines the idea of communalism in African cultures as a dominant philosophical theme that provides the conceptual foundation for African traditional moral thoughts, moral education, values, beliefs, conceptions of reality, practices, ways of life, and the now popular African saying, 'it takes a village to raise a child.' It defends communalism against various criticisms and argues that when properly understood and harnessed, it could provide the necessary foundation for Africa's development.