Investigations Into The Ubuntu Philosophy in Africa as a Response to Eurocentrism

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• GENERAL INTRODUCTION
• 1. AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY: TENETS, NATURE, AND DEVELOPMENT
  • 1.0. Introduction
  • 1.1. The Definition and Nature of African philosophy
  • 1.2. Teachable moments in African philosophy
  • 1.3. Philosophers in the African Society
  • 1.4. Philosophical pedagogical tools
  • 1.5. Conclusion
• 2. COMMON CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL TRENDS IN AFRICA
  • 2.0. Introduction
  • 2.1. Ethnophilosophy School
  • 2.2. Nationalistic - Ideological School
  • 2.3. Philosophic Sagacity
  • 2.4. Professional School
  • 2.5. Hermeneutical School
  • 2.6. Literary School
  • 2.7. Conversational School
  • 2.8. Conclusion
• 3. EUROCENTRISM, MANIFESTATIONS AND IMPACT ON AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY
  • 3.0. Introduction
  • 3.1. Meaning of Eurocentrism
  • 3.2. The Legacy of Colonialism
  • 3.3. Race and Racism
  • 3.4. Misappropriates and Refuting African accomplishments
  • 3.5. European Linear Historical Course
  • 3.6. Covers Western Oppressive Practices
  • 3.7. Religion
  • 3.8. Pseudo-Science
  • 3.9. European Pedagogy
  • 3.10. Conclusion
• 4. UBUNTU PHILOSOPHY AS A RESPONSE TO EUROCENTRISM IN AFRICA
  • 4.0. Introduction
  • 4.1. Meaning of Ubuntu
  • 4.2. A Historical Account of Ubuntu
  • 4.3. Desmond Tutu
  • 4.4. Nelson Mandela
  • 4.5. Michael O. Eze'
  • 4.6. Ubuntu Philosophy in the Context of Non-Africans
  • 4.7. Contemporary Ubuntu Philosophy
  • 4.8. Conclusion
• EVALUATION AND GENERAL CONCLUSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation delves into the Ubuntu Philosophy in Africa, examining its origins, development, and role in countering Eurocentrism. The primary objective is to understand the nature and meaning of Ubuntu philosophy, tracing its historical roots and exploring its contemporary manifestations.

• The nature and meaning of African Philosophy
• Contemporary trends in African Philosophy
• The impact of Eurocentrism on African philosophy
• The meaning of Ubuntu philosophy and its response to Eurocentrism in Africa
• The universality of Ubuntu and its presence in diverse philosophical traditions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the tenets, nature, and development of African philosophy, exploring its unique characteristics and how it is transmitted through storytelling, proverbs, and other cultural practices. Chapter 2 examines various contemporary philosophical trends in Africa, including the Ethnophilosophy, Nationalistic-Ideological, and Professional schools. Chapter 3 analyzes the impact of Eurocentrism on African philosophy, highlighting its manifestations in colonialism, racism, and the imposition of Western perspectives. Chapter 4 delves into the Ubuntu Philosophy as a response to Eurocentrism, tracing its historical roots, contemporary applications, and presence in the work of prominent thinkers.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work focuses on African philosophy, Ubuntu philosophy, Eurocentrism, colonialism, racism, decolonization, African identity, cultural transmission, philosophical trends, and the universality of human values.