By Ada Agada,Jonathan Chimakonam
ISBN-10: 1557789142
ISBN-13: 9781557789143
“Agada’s philosophy is formidable, attentive to the background of African and Western philosophy and cognizant of the realities of dwelling in Africa. His existential undertaking is easily conceived and thoroughly explored. This account addresses major parts of African lifestyles and notion, whereas whilst creating a powerful contribution to international philosophy. It stands as an important new contribution to the increasing literature on African different types of lifestyles and idea, and merits a large studying and cautious thought.”—Bruce Janz, Professor of Philosophy, collage of significant Florida
“A not easy and well-informed rereading of African philosophy to this point that results in an impressively entire speculative account of the area and of human adventure that balances a sad experience of existence with the enjoyment of being: it is a comfort philosophy rooted within the African event of the world.” —Professor Gerard Walmsley, vice chairman/ Head of Philosophy, St. Augustine university of South Africa
“As Africa’s worldwide impression grows within the twenty first century, the importance of that continent’s philosophies rises in addition. Agada sheds vital mild at the modern human condition…”
—John ok. Roth, Edward J. Sexton Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College
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Existence and Consolation: Reinventing Ontology, Gnosis, and Values in African Philosophy (Paragon Issues in Philosophy) by Ada Agada,Jonathan Chimakonam
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