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Beyond Decolonial African Philosophy dives into decoloniality discourse, challenging some of its shortcomings and offering alternative perspectives on the nature of Africanity and Afrotopia (Africaâs better future) from leading African philosophers.

Beginning with an overview of philosophy in contemporary Africa, the first half of the book goes on to critically interrogate and rethink decolonialityâs deconstructivist approach. The second half of the book considers a range of alternative new conceptualizations of Afrotopia and Africanity that transcend decolonial theory, drawing on constructivist and creative approaches. The book considers key questions such as:

  • Is Africanity immutable (essentialism) or mutable (nominalism)?
  • Should we emphasize idealist, identitarian concerns or pragmatic, developmentarian concerns?
  • Should we prioritise African agency or structures and circumstances?
  • Should Africa embrace hybrid interculturality and

Beyond Decolonial African Philosophy

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    A Paperback by Joseph C. A. Agbakoba

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 12/30/2024
      ISBN-13 9781032683447
      978-1032683447
      ISBN-10 1032683449
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Beyond Decolonial African Philosophy dives into decoloniality discourse, challenging some of its shortcomings and offering alternative perspectives on the nature of Africanity and Afrotopia (Africaâs better future) from leading African philosophers.

      Beginning with an overview of philosophy in contemporary Africa, the first half of the book goes on to critically interrogate and rethink decolonialityâs deconstructivist approach. The second half of the book considers a range of alternative new conceptualizations of Afrotopia and Africanity that transcend decolonial theory, drawing on constructivist and creative approaches. The book considers key questions such as:

      • Is Africanity immutable (essentialism) or mutable (nominalism)?
      • Should we emphasize idealist, identitarian concerns or pragmatic, developmentarian concerns?
      • Should we prioritise African agency or structures and circumstances?
      • Should Africa embrace hybrid interculturality and

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