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11%OFFM. Akin Makinde - African Philosophy, Culture, and Traditional Medicine - 9780896801523 - V9780896801523
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African Philosophy, Culture, and Traditional Medicine

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Description for African Philosophy, Culture, and Traditional Medicine Paperback. For over two centuries, Western scholars have discussed African philosophy and culture, often in disparaging, condescending terms, and always from an alien European perspective. This book demonstrates the potential for the development of African philosophy and even African traditional medicine. Series: Ohio RIS Africa Series. Num Pages: 172 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFC; MM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 12. Weight in Grams: 259.

For over two centuries, Western scholars have discussed African philosophy and culture, often in disparaging, condescending terms, and always from an alien European perspective. Many Africans now share this perspective, having been trained in the western, empirical tradition. Makinde argues that, particularly in view of the costs and failings of western style culture, Africans must now mold their own modern culture by blending useful western practices with valuable indigenous African elements. Specifically, Makinde demonstrates the potential for the development of African philosophy and even African traditional medicine.
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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
Series
Ohio RIS Africa Series
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Athens, United States
ISBN
9780896801523
SKU
V9780896801523
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About M. Akin Makinde
Moses Akin Makinde holds the Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science from the University of Toronto. He was a Fulbright visiting professor in the U.S. during 1983-4 and is currently Acting Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Ife, Nigeria.

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