African philosophy is the study of knowledge, reality, and the human experience from the perspective of people from sub-Saharan Africa. The idea of a distinctive African philosophy is a relatively recent concept, only taking shape in the twentieth century. Because the continent is home to a myriad of diverse cultures, some experts believed it was impossible to build a common African philosophy. However, the African worldview’s fundamental difference from Western thought—seen through its... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2020. 3p.