TY - BOOK AU - Hallen,B. TI - A short history of African philosophy SN - 0253109183 AV - B5305 .H35 2002eb U1 - 199/.6 21 PY - 2002/// CY - Bloomington, Ind. PB - Indiana University Press KW - Philosophy, African KW - History KW - Philosophie africaine KW - Histoire KW - PHILOSOPHY KW - History & Surveys KW - Modern KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Philosophie KW - gnd KW - Afrikaanse filosofie KW - gtt KW - Afrika KW - Electronic books KW - gtlm N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Historical perspective --; Twentieth-century origins --; Rationality as culturally universal --; Rationality as culturally relative --; Ethnophilosophy and philosophical sagacity --; Phenomenology and hermeneutics --; Socialism and Marxism --; Philosophy and culture --; Histories, anthologies, introductions to African philosophy, journals, and Web sites; Electronic reproduction; [Place of publication not identified]; HathiTrust Digital Library; 2010 N2 - In this accessible book, Barry Hallen discusses the major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in African philosophy. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, Hallen focuses on the recent scholarship, current issues, and relevant debates that have made African philosophy an important key to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of Africa. Hallen builds upon Africa's connections with Western philosophical traditions and explores African contributions to cul UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=68669 ER -