What can philosophy contribute to African culture? What can it draw from it? Could there be a truly African philosophy that goes beyond traditional folk thought

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The once acrimonious debate on the existence of African philosophy has come of age, yet the need to cultivate a culture of belonging is more demanding now than

This book assesses the direction and impact of African philosophy as well as its future role. What is the intellectual, social, cultural, and political territor

For over two centuries, Western scholars have discussed African philosophy and culture, often in disparaging, condescending terms, and always from an alien Euro