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HAP 25 - Wise Guys - Sage Philosophy

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Exploring Sage Philosophy and Second-Order Thinking in Traditional African Cultures

This chapter discusses how a philosopher challenged stereotypes about African philosophical abilities and developed Sage Philosophy through interviews with wise individuals in Kenya. It explores the differences between folk wisdom and didactic wisdom, compares African sages to ancient Greek philosophers, and critiques the methodology used to reveal philosophical insights in traditional African cultures.

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