AF 312 - Africana Philosophy and Religion PHIL Core

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CUNY New York City College of Technology

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3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course examines the interplay of philosophy and religion in the Africana World, the intricacies and interdependence of social values (culture), economics, and politics as they impact the daily life and worldview of Africans. The course also discusses the cosmogenic, mythological, ontological as well as the epistemological aspects of Africana Philosophy. The course will attempt to answer the question, "What is African Philosophy?" To provide a context for comparative analysis there will be a brief survey of some of the major philosophical traditions. The main themes to be analyzed will include the concepts of time, mind, person, art and religion. In addition, the philosophical interpretations of modern African and African American thinkers will be discussed. Pre- or corequisites: ENG 1101/EG 101, background in Humanities and Social Science and department approval required

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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