A short history of African philosophy / Barry Hallen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hallen, B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, African--History.

Philosophy, African.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

The historical perspective

Twentieth-century origins

Rationality as culturally universal

Rationality as culturally relative

Ethnophilosophy and philosophical sagacity

Phenomenology and hermeneutics

Socialism and Marxism

Philosophy and culture

Histories, anthologies, introductions to African philosophy, journals, and Web sites.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-130) and index.

ISBN:

1-282-06303-0

0-253-10918-3

OCLC:

56610878