| African Philosophy and Thought Systems. A Search for a Culture and Philosophy of Belonging Contributor(s): Mawere, Munyaradzi (Author), Mubaya, Tapuwa R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9956763012 ISBN-13: 9789956763016 Publisher: African Books Collective OUR PRICE: $36.58 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Social - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6" W x 9" (0.79 lbs) 266 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The once acrimonious debate on the existence of African philosophy has come of age, yet the need to cultivate a culture of belonging is more demanding now than ever before in many African societies. The gargantuan indelible energised chicanery waves of neo-colonialism and globalisation and their sweeping effect on Africa demand more concerted action and solutions than cul-de-sac discourses and magical realism. It is in view of this realisation that this book was born. This is a vital text for understanding contextual historical trends in the development of African philosophic ideas on the continent and how Africans could possibly navigate the turbulent catadromous waters, tangled webs and chasms of destruction, and chagrin of struggles that have engrossed Africa since the dawn of slavery and colonial projects on the continent. The book aims to generate more insights and influence national, continental, and global debates in the field of philosophy. It is accessible and handy to a wider range of readers, ranging from educators and students of African philosophy, anthropology, African studies, cultural studies, and all those concerned with the further development of African philosophy and thought systems on the African continent. |