African Philosophy

Catalog description

This course invites students with a foundation in Continental/Western philosophy to explore the lesser-known field of African Philosophy. This course investigates the "four waves" of the evolution of the philosophical discourse on Africa, particularly on the role of African religious concepts in African Philosophy. In a non-linear fashion, we explore possible new directions in the discourse embraced by African philosophers, such as Innocent Asouzu, Appiah, Hountondji, Hampate Ba, and Ada Agada. Key words: Africa, Discourse