Title:
A companion to African philosophy / edited by Kwasi Wiredu ; advisory editors, William E. Abraham, Abiola Irele, and Ifeanyi A. Menkiti.
Author:
Wiredu, Kwasi.
Abraham, W. E. (Willie E.), 1934-
Irele, Abiola.
Menkiti, Ifeanyi.
Publication Information:
Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006.
Call Number:
B5305 .C66 2006
Abstract:
"This volume of newly commissioned essays provides comprehensive coverage of African philosophy, ranging across disciplines and throughout the ages. It offers a distinctive historical treatment of African philosophy; covers all the main branches of philosophy as addressed in the African tradition; and includes accounts of pre-colonial African philosophy and contemporary political thought"--Publisher description.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2006280274-t.htmlContributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2006280274-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2006280274-d.html
ISBN:
9781405145671
Series:
Blackwell companions to philosophy ; 28
Blackwell companions to philosophy ; 28.
Physical Description:
xx, 587 pages ; 25 cm.
General Note:
Originally published: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub. 2004.
Contents:
History -- Methodological issues -- Logic, epistemology, and metaphysics -- The philosophy of religion -- Ethics and aesthetics -- Politics -- Special topics.
