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Prerequisites:
None

Instructor
Mr. P. Mmere


 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 
PH26A African Philosophy I
Syllabus:

i) The philosophies of St. Augustine and W.A. Amoo.

ii) Epistemology:
a) the knowledge-belief distinction in Yoruba philosophy and language
b) truth as opinion in Akan philosophy and language
c) skepticism and our knowledge of the external world

iii) Metaphysics:
a) Immortality of the Soul in Ibo philosophy
b) Freedom-Determinism controversy
d) Medicine, Magic and Witchcraft

iv) Ethics:
a) Morality in J.S. Mbiti's African Religions and Philosophy
b) Personal Morality in Yoruba philosophy
c) Goodness and Rightness
e) Private and Public Morality

v) Political Philosophy:
a) African Socialism and Communalism
b) Philosophical foundations of African Nationalism
c) Philosophical issues in contemporary African socio-economic and political situations.

 

 
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