African Philosophy: New and Traditional Perspectives

by George Albert Brown

Book Overview

In the last two decades the idea of African Philosophy has undergone significant change and scrutiny. Some critics have maintained that the idea of a system of philosophical thought tied to African traditions is incoherent. In African Philosophy Lee Brown has collected new essays by top scholars in the field that in various ways respond to these criticisms and defend the notion of African Philosophy.

The essays address both epistemological...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195114418
• ISBN13: 9780195114416
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"