A short history of African philosophy [[electronic resource]]

• Autore: Hallen Barry
• Pubblicazione: Bloomington, IN, : Indiana University Press, 2002
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (145 p.)
• Disciplina: 199.6; 199/.6
• Soggetto topico: Philosophy, African; Philosophy, African - History
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: 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 Author
• Sommario/riassunto: In 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 to
• Titolo autorizzato: A short history of African philosophy
• ISBN: 1-282-06303-0; 0-253-10918-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910779823403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II