AFRI 1060C - Contemporary African Philosophy

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

An examination of some of the most influential work on problems of identity and being, theology and theodicy, time and history, method and evaluation, race and racism, postcoloniality and liberation in contemporary African philosophy. Readings include the work of Anthony Appiah, Frantz Fanon, Kwame Gyekye, Pauline Hountondji, D. A. Masolo, John Mbiti, Kwame Nkrumah, Léopold Senghor, Tsenay Serequeberhan, among others.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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