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A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition
Barry Hallen
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Description for A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition
Paperback. Discusses major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in philosophy in the African context. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, this book focuses on scholarship and relevant debates that have made African philosophy critical to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of the continent. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; HP; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
A Short History of African Philosophy discusses major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in philosophy in the African context. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, Barry Hallen focuses on recent scholarship and relevant debates that have made African philosophy critical to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of the continent. This revised edition expands the historical perspective, takes account of recent discoveries and new canonical figures, highlights new discussions about gender as a cultural and philosophical phenomenon, clarifies issues regarding indigenous cultures and human rights, and builds on the notion that African philosophy shares methods and concerns of philosophy worldwide. This short reference is an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers.
Product Details
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
333g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253221230
SKU
V9780253221230
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Barry Hallen
Barry Hallen is Professor of Philosophy at Morehouse College and Associate in the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University. He is author of The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: Discourse about Values in Yoruba Culture (IUP, 2000).
Reviews for A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition
The purpose of Hallen's book is to provide professional philosophers, students, and intellectually interested laypersons with both a synopsis and analysis of the field of African philosophy, a scholarly field that is still widely ignored in the philosophical profession and still widely unknown in the public realm. He succeeds quite well in this enterprise. Vol. 43, no. 2, 2010
Intl. Jrnl. of African Historical Studies
Hallen has provided an immeasurable service to students and scholars of Africana thought by lucidly and concisely chronicling the history, development, and current issues in African philosophies.
Choice, named Outstanding Academic Book
A Short History of African Philosophy is a good read for both the neophyte and the seasoned scholar; it is a helpful guide and beginning for anyone with an interest in African philosophy.
Dialogue
Provides an excellent orientation to the various approaches and issues which have emerged throughout the history of African philosophy.
International Studies in Philosophy
Hallen's writing is consistently clear and accessible to a general reader, and his knowledge of the subject is wide-ranging, making this an excellent introduction to the vibrant and complex melange that falls withing the category of African philosophy.#71 Winter 2009/2010
Mikel Burley
University of Leeds
While avowedly a short conspectus, the book as a whole is dynamized by a number of recurring debates which make their appearance in most of the chapters, giving the work an internal coherence belying its brevity and simplicity.
Leeds African Studies Bulletin
This expanded and updated edition of Hallen's work will be a valuable asset as a highly accessible reference, not only for the undergraduate student, but also for graduates and researchers.
Journal of Africa
With this small book, Barry Hallen has opened up the field of African philosophy to the general public, without turning professionals off.
Philosophy in Review
Intl. Jrnl. of African Historical Studies
Hallen has provided an immeasurable service to students and scholars of Africana thought by lucidly and concisely chronicling the history, development, and current issues in African philosophies.
Choice, named Outstanding Academic Book
A Short History of African Philosophy is a good read for both the neophyte and the seasoned scholar; it is a helpful guide and beginning for anyone with an interest in African philosophy.
Dialogue
Provides an excellent orientation to the various approaches and issues which have emerged throughout the history of African philosophy.
International Studies in Philosophy
Hallen's writing is consistently clear and accessible to a general reader, and his knowledge of the subject is wide-ranging, making this an excellent introduction to the vibrant and complex melange that falls withing the category of African philosophy.#71 Winter 2009/2010
Mikel Burley
University of Leeds
While avowedly a short conspectus, the book as a whole is dynamized by a number of recurring debates which make their appearance in most of the chapters, giving the work an internal coherence belying its brevity and simplicity.
Leeds African Studies Bulletin
This expanded and updated edition of Hallen's work will be a valuable asset as a highly accessible reference, not only for the undergraduate student, but also for graduates and researchers.
Journal of Africa
With this small book, Barry Hallen has opened up the field of African philosophy to the general public, without turning professionals off.
Philosophy in Review