Böcker i African Systems of Thought-serien

Mudimbe addresses the multiple scholarly discourses that exist-African and non-African-concerning the meaning of Africa and being African.

Explores the analogy between metallurgy and human reproduction as expressed in African beliefs about processes of transformation, gender, and power. This work appeals to readers interested in questions of technology, gender, and culture.

"... a great read. It is masterfully presented, and is an ideal text both for advanced undergraduates and graduate students." ΓÇöInternational Journal of African Historical Studies"... a detailed, critical guide to fifty years of African philosophy... " ΓÇöTeaching Philosophy"Masolo offers an expansive and lucidly panoramic view of the origin and developments in African philosophy." ΓÇöAfrica Today"The excellence of this book lies in the wealth of perspectives that it brings to the discussion on what constitutes philosophy, rationality, and meaningful reflection. It is both thought provoking and illuminating." ΓÇöEthicsA Kenyan philosopher surveys themes and debates in African philosophy over the last five decades. MasoloΓÇÖs purview includes Francophone and Anglophone philosophers in both the analytic and phenomenological traditions.