AFRI 1060J - African Philosophy

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Brown University

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Description:

This seminar will examine some of the significant issues, themes, and arguments advanced in contemporary African philosophy. Specifically, the seminar will focus on the technical and theoretical debates regarding the status of African philosophy, the analysis of specific philosophical concepts and frameworks advanced within the field, and the relation of African philosophy and to questions of culture, politics, and modernity. Texts by Appiah, Eze, Gbadegesin, Gyeke, Hountondji, Masolo, Mbembe, Mbiti, Mudimbe, Oruka, Serequeberhan, Wiredu and others will be considered.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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