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    African Philosophy and Thought Systems: A Search for a Culture and Philosophy of Belonging
    African Philosophy and Thought Systems: A Search for a Culture and Philosophy of Belonging
    African Philosophy and Thought Systems: A Search for a Culture and Philosophy of Belonging
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    African Philosophy and Thought Systems: A Search for a Culture and Philosophy of Belonging

    By Munyaradzi Mawere and R. Mubaya

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    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 ever before in many African societies. The gargantuan indelible energised chicanery waves of neo-colonialism and globalisation and their sweeping effect on Africa demand more concerted action and solutions than cul-de-sac discourses and magical realism. It is in view of this realisation that this book was born. This is a vital text for understanding contextual historical trends in the development of African philosophic ideas on the continent and how Africans could possibly navigate the turbulent catadromous waters, tangled webs and chasms of destruction, and chagrin of struggles that have engrossed Africa since the dawn of slavery and colonial projects on the continent. The book aims to generate more insights and influence national, continental, and global debates in the field of philosophy. It is accessible and handy to a wider range of readers, ranging from educators and students of African philosophy, anthropology, African studies, cultural studies, and all those concerned with the further development of African philosophy and thought systems on the African continent.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLangaa RPCIG
    Release dateJan 21, 2016
    ISBN9789956763153
    African Philosophy and Thought Systems: A Search for a Culture and Philosophy of Belonging
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    Munyaradzi Mawere

    Munyaradzi Mawere is Professor of African Studies and incumbent Research Chair in the Simon Muzenda School of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies at Great Zimbabwe University in Zimbabwe.

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