Beginning African Philosophy

The Case for African Philosophy- Past to Present
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4331-1643-8
Verlag: Peter Lang

Buch, Englisch, 173 Seiten, HC gerader Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 420 g

Beginning African Philosophy explores the nature and central features of African philosophy from the perspective of African philosophers, analyzing and assessing the importance of African philosophy, its subject matter, its major themes and concerns, and how those themes and concerns compare to those of Western philosophy. Beginning African Philosophy surveys the best-known responses to the questions: What is African philosophy? What are its central themes and concerns? What does it have in common with Western philosophy?
This book is ideal for philosophy students and those who care about the social, moral, religious, and philosophical implications of African wisdom traditions, particularly those of the sub-Saharan region.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wreh-Wilson, Elliott

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Afrikanische Philosophie

Über Autor(innen)

Elliott Wreh-Wilson received his BA in philosophy from St. Paul’s Seminary in Liberia and his MA and PhD in philosophy from Boston College and Boston University respectively. He began his teaching career at the University of Liberia and is currently Associate Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He is also the author of Race, Rights and Commonsense. Presently, he resides in Edinboro, Pennsylvania with his wife, Lucinda, and children.