02478nam 22005173u 450 991077982340332120230607213005.01-282-06303-00-253-10918-3(CKB)111056485407298(EBL)127794(OCoLC)56610878(SSID)ssj0000309460(PQKBManifestationID)11233326(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000309460(PQKBWorkID)10282051(PQKB)11121018(MiAaPQ)EBC127794(EXLCZ)9911105648540729820130418d2002|||| u|| |engur|n|---|||||txtccrA short history of African philosophy[electronic resource]Bloomington, IN Indiana University Press20021 online resource (145 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-253-34106-X Contents; Introduction; 1. The Historical Perspective; 2. Twentieth-Century Origins; 3. Rationality as Culturally Universal; 4. Rationality as Culturally Relative; 5. Ethnophilosophy and Philosophical Sagacity; 6. Phenomenology and Hermeneutics; 7. Socialism and Marxism; 8. Philosophy and Culture; 9. Histories, Anthologies, Introductions to African Philosophy, Journals, and Web Sites; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index; About the AuthorIn this accessible book, Barry Hallen discusses the major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in African philosophy. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, Hallen focuses on the recent scholarship, current issues, and relevant debates that have made African philosophy an important key to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of Africa. Hallen builds upon Africa's connections with Western philosophical traditions and explores African contributions toPhilosophy, AfricanPhilosophy, African - HistoryPhilosophy, African.Philosophy, African - History.199.6199/.6Hallen Barry1168543AU-PeELAU-PeELAU-PeELBOOK9910779823403321A short history of African philosophy3813608UNINA