Routledge handbook of African political philosophy / edited by Uchenna Okeja.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Okeja, Uchenna B., editor.

Series:

Routledge environment and sustainability handbooks

Routledge handbooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Africa--Philosophy.

Political science.

Philosophy, African.

Africa--Politics and government--Philosophy.

Africa.

Political science--Philosophy.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 421 pages).

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.

Biography/History:

Uchenna Okeja is a Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Rhodes University. He is also a Research Associate at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.

Summary:

"The Routledge Handbook of African Political Philosophy showcases and develops the arguments propounded by African philosophers on political problems, bringing together experts from around the world to chart current and future research trends. Africa's recent history has been shaped by the experiences of colonization, anti-colonial struggle, and postcolonial self-rule, and so it is perhaps not surprising that political questions are also central to African philosophy. This exciting new handbook provides insights on the foundations, virtues, vices, controversies, and key topics to be found within African political philosophy, concluding by considering how it connects with other traditions of political philosophy. In doing so, the book provides important fresh perspectives which help us to a richer understanding of the challenges of co-existence in society and governance not just in Africa, but around the world. This book will be an important resource for researchers and students across the fields of Political Philosophy, Political Science, International Relations, and African Studies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

African Political Philosophy: Old Anxieties, New Imaginations / Uchenna Okeja

Literature as a Source of political philosophy / Eze

The State in Africa and the African State / Katrin Flikschuh

A Free person as a Maker of Surprises / Ajume Wingo

Citizenship Under Siege: Contemporary African Nationalism and the Trauma of Modernity / Michael Eze

Tradition and modernity / Polycarp Ikuenobe

Pragmatic History in a Post Genocide Society / Isaie Nzeyimana

Community / Anthony Oyowe

Deliberation, Manipulation, and a Consensual Polity / Dennis Masaka

Disharmony as a Political Vice / Edwin Etieyibo

Difference and Exclusionism / Elvis Imafidon

Corruption / Mitterrand Okorie

African civil society / Albert Kasanda

Deliberation, Dependence, and Freedom / Eniola Soyemi

Uncommon Features: Defending Ideal Theory with Model-to-world Inference / Olufemi Taiwo

Development as an Alternative to Democracy / Bernard Matolino

Pluralism and social cohesion / Nancy Myles

Democracy and development / Philip Idachaba and Idoko Okpanachi

Election, Violence, and Political Legitimation / Jacinta Mwende

Development and Human Rights in Africa: A Theoretical Proposal / Martin Ajei

Religion and Politics: Learning to Navigate a Slippery Slope / Jare Oladosu

Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War in Africa / Karabo Maiyane

Africa's Digital Public Sphere / Nanjala Nyabola

Talking About the Marginalization of Women in Africa / Fatima Doumbia

Violent Democracy and the Promise of Peace / Anthony Ajah and Udoudom Nfonbong

Pan-Africanism as Cosmopolitanism / Pius Mosima

Political Philosophy in the Global South: Harmony in Africa, East Asia, and South America / Thaddeus Metz

Non state actors, freedom, and justice: Should Multinational Firms be Primary Agents of Justice in African Societies? / Thierry Ngosso

African in the Political Imagination of the African Diaspora / Omedi Ochieng

Ubuntu: A Critique of Superiorization / Mpho Tshivhase.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 17, 2023).

Other Format:

Print version: Routledge handbook of African political philosophy

ISBN:

9781003143529

1003143520

1000893499

9781000893472

1000893472

9781000893496

OCLC:

1366103251

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.