The Heartbeat of Indigenous Africa
Author: R. Sambuli Mosha
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-12-24
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 1135577315
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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The Heartbeat of Indigenous Africa
Author: R. Sambuli Mosha
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9780815334644
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
African Traditional Religion
Author: E. Bọlaji Idowu
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 256
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfrican, Christian , Feminist
Author: Hinga, Teresia
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 2017-12-14
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 1608337146
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"For two decades Teresia Hinga has been a leading voice in the fields of African Christianity, women in African theology, and gender and ethics in the African context. Now, African, Christian, Feminist brings together Hinga's own selections from her extensive body of work, a number of them not previously published. A valuable resource for scholars and students alike, African, Christian, Feminist reveals the depth and breadth of a unique voice in theology, ethics, and gender and African studies"--
Issues in African Education
Author: A. Abdi
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2005-11-04
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 1403977194
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book addresses major sociological issues in sub-Saharan African education today. Its fourteen contributors present a thoroughly African world-view within a sociology of education theoretical framework, allowing the reader to see where that theory is relevant to the African context and where it is not. Several of the chapters bring a much-needed cultural nuance and critical theoretical perspective to the issues at hand. The sixteen chapters thus aim to be of interest internationally, to those who work in such fields as social and political foundations of comparative and international education, and development studies, including university professors, teacher educators, researchers, school teachers, tertiary education students, consultants and policy makers.
Indigenist African Development and Related Issues
Author: Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-07-11
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 9462096597
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is no term so heavily contested in social science literature/nomenclature than ‘Development’. This book brings Indigenous perspectives to African develop¬ment. It is argued that contrary to development as we know it not working, a greater part of the problem is that conventional development approaches that work have in fact not truly been followed to the letter and hence the quagmire. All this is ironic since everything we do about our world is development. So, how come there is “difficult knowledge” when it comes to learning from what we know, i.e., what local peoples do and have done for centuries as a starting point to recon¬structing and reframing ‘development’? In getting our heads around this paradox, we are tempted to ask more questions. How do we as African scholars and research¬ers begin to develop “home-grown solutions” to our problems? How do we pioneer new analytical systems for understanding our communities and offer a pathway to genuine African development, i.e., Indigenist African development? (see also Yankah, 2004). How do we speak of Indigenist development mindful of global developments and entanglements around us? Can we afford to pursue development still mired in a “catch up” scenario? Are we in a race with the development world and where do we see this race ending or where do we define as the ‘finishing line’? A Publication of the Centre for School and Community Science and Technology Studies [SACOST], University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Jesuits in Africa
Author: Festo Mkenda SJ
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2022-05-02
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9004512853
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJesuits have been in Africa since the founding of their order, yet their history there remains poorly researched. Although scholars have begun to focus on specific regions such as Congo, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe, a comprehensive picture of the entire Jesuit experience on the continent has hitherto been lacking. In a condensed yet accessible way, Jesuits in Africa fills that lacuna. Narrating the story century by century from the time of St. Ignatius of Loyola (c.1491–1556), founder of the Jesuits, to that of Pedro Arrupe (1907–91, in office 1965–83), twenty-eighth superior general of the Society, this book makes Jesuit history in Africa available to a general readership while offering scholars a broad view in which specialized topics can be conceived and deepened.
Investigations Into The Ubuntu Philosophy in Africa as a Response to Eurocentrism
Author: Ronald Magoba
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Published: 2024-02-15
Total Pages: 63
ISBN-13: 3963554118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaster's Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Philosophy - Miscellaneous, grade: 80%, Loyola College (Department of Philosophy), course: Philosophy, language: English, abstract: In the exploration of philosophical thought, African philosophy stands as a rich tapestry of cultural depth and intellectual inquiry, offering unique insights into the human experience. This thesis delves into the essence of African philosophical thought and its interaction with Eurocentric influences. Against the backdrop of Africa's diverse traditions and histories, this study seeks to understand the role of Ubuntu philosophy in shaping African identity amidst the challenges posed by Eurocentric ideologies. The introductory sections provide a foundation for the analysis, outlining the dissertation's structure and objectives. Beginning with an overview of African philosophy's tenets, nature, and historical development, the study examines fundamental principles such as the interconnectedness of individuals and communities, the importance of oral traditions, and the influence of societal structures on philosophical discourse. Subsequent chapters explore contemporary philosophical trends within Africa, highlighting diverse schools of thought that have emerged in response to external influences. From ethnophilosophy to hermeneutics, each school offers unique insights into Africa's philosophical landscape, reflecting the ongoing quest to reclaim indigenous wisdom and challenge Eurocentric hegemony. Central to the inquiry is an examination of Eurocentrism and its impact on African philosophy. Through an analysis of colonial legacies, racial biases, and epistemological paradigms, the study illuminates the ways in which Eurocentric ideologies have marginalized and distorted African intellectual traditions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Ubuntu philosophy as a potential response. At its core, the study interrogates Ubuntu philosophy and its transformative potential in the face of Eurocentric domination. Drawing on historical accounts, contemporary examples, and comparative analyses, it elucidates Ubuntu's core principles of interconnectedness, compassion, and communal solidarity, highlighting its universal relevance as a philosophy of human dignity and mutual respect.
Multi-Religious Perspectives on a Global Ethic
Author: Myriam Renaud
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2020-11-29
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 1000261395
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRatified by the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1993 and expanded in 2018, "Towards a Global Ethic (An Initial Declaration)," or the Global Ethic, expresses the minimal set of principles shared by people—religious or not. Though it is a secular document, the Global Ethic emerged after months of collaborative, interreligious dialogue dedicated to identifying a common ethical framework. This volume tests and contests the claim that the Global Ethic’s ethical directives can be found in the world’s religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions. The book features essays by scholars of religion who grapple with the practical implications of the Global Ethic’s directives when applied to issues like women’s rights, displaced peoples, income and wealth inequality, India’s caste system, and more. The scholars explore their respective religious traditions’ ethical response to one or more of these issues and compares them to the ethical response elaborated by the Global Ethic. The traditions included are Hinduism, Engaged Buddhism, Shi‘i Islam, Sunni Islam, Confucianism, Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism, Indigenous African Religions, and Human Rights. To highlight the complexities within traditions, most essays are followed by a brief response by an expert in the same tradition. Multi-Religious Perspectives on a Global Ethic is of special interest to advanced students and scholars whose work focuses on the religious traditions listed above, on comparative religion, religious ethics, comparative ethics, and common morality.
Beauty in African Thought
Author: Bolaji Bateye
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2023-03-20
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 1793630763
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic Title Beauty in African Thought: A Critique of the Western Idea of Development investigates how the concept of beauty in African philosophy and related qualitative social sciences may contribute to a richer intercultural exchange on the idea of development. While working within frameworks created in post-colonial and arguably neo-colonial times, African thinkers have reacted against the mainstream view that restricts the meaning and scope of good development to economic growth and western-style education. These thinkers have worked toward a critical self-understanding of the potentials inherent in cultural, spiritual, and political traditions since pre-colonial times. Edited by Bolaji Bateye, Mahmoud Masaeli, Louise Müller, and Angela Roothaan, this collection explores branches of thought from wisdom or oral traditions to political thought and philosophy of culture. This book is urgent reading material for any policy maker, scholar, or student wishing to attend to the voices of African(ist) thinkers who search for alternative approaches to global questions of development in a time of climate change and increasing socio-economic inequality.
