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Philosophy in an African place / Bruce B. Janz.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Lanham, Md. ; Plymouth : Lexington Books, c2009.Description: x, 272 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780739136683 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 9780739136706 (electronic)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 199.6 22
LOC classification:
  • B5305 .J36 2009
Contents:
Introduction: Philosophy-in-place -- Tradition in the periphery -- Questioning reason -- "Wisdom is actually thought" -- Culture and the problem of universality -- Listening to language -- Practicality : African philosophy's debts and duties -- Locating African philosophy.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-263) and index.

Introduction: Philosophy-in-place -- Tradition in the periphery -- Questioning reason -- "Wisdom is actually thought" -- Culture and the problem of universality -- Listening to language -- Practicality : African philosophy's debts and duties -- Locating African philosophy.

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