African Philosophy, Culture, and Traditional Medicine |
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| Author:
| Makinde, M. Akin |
| Series title: | Ohio RIS Africa Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89680-152-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1988 |
| Publisher: | Ohio University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $28.95 |
Book Description:
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For over two centuries, Western scholars have discussed African philosophy and culture, often in disparaging, condescending terms, and always from an alien European perspective. Many Africans now share this perspective, having been trained in the western, empirical tradition.
For over two centuries, Western scholars have discussed African philosophy and culture, often in disparaging, condescending terms, and always from an alien European perspective. Many Africans now share this perspective, having been trained in the western, empirical tradition.