Explorations in African Political Thought: Identity, Community, Ethics / Edition 1

by Teodros Kiros

Overview

This rich collection brings together many of the leading authorities on African political philosophy to present a variety of perspectives on this rapidly growing field. They seek to show that African philosophy can serve African people as a moral activity guided by the principles of practical reason in addressing problems of the basic structures of social, political, and economic institutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415927673
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/12/2001
Series:	New Political Science Reader Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Teodros Kiros teaches Philosophy at Suffolk University, lectures at Boston University, and is an associate of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Harvard University He is the author of four books, and numerous articles. He is an editor of the journal New Political Science. His most recent book, Self-Construction and the Formation of Human Values, won the 1999 Michael Harrington book award.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: African Philospohy for the New Millenium, Teodros Kiros,2. The Proverb and Oral Society,3. Society and Democracy in Africa,3. Ibn Khaldun: A Dialectical Philosopher for the Twenty-First Century, George Katsiaficas,4. Critical Rationalism and Cultural Traditions, Dismas Masolo,5. Normative Instability as the Cause of African Political Disorder, I.F. Menkiti, 6. The Wisdon of African Sages, Gail M. Presbey, 6. Ideology and Political Culture in Africa, Ali Mazrui, 7. Civil Society Matters, Ajume Wingeo,8. Chieftancy as an NGO, Anthony Appiah9. Democracy in Africa, Immanuel Eze

Editorial Reviews

"The essays gathered in this book demonstrate how much it is true that African philosophy can take its proper place in the academy." — Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University
"The essays in thiis much needed volume offer encouraging signs. They are informed, insightful, and instructive. Academics and policymakers will find themselves challenged to turn political thought into political action." — Lester P. Lee Jr. Northwestern University

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