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HAP 19 - Behind the Mask - African Philosophy of the Person

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Exploration of Individual Duality in Greek and African Philosophical Traditions

This chapter delves into the concept of individuals having separate parts or principles within them, akin to the Daimon in Platonism and spirits of ancestors in African cultures. It highlights the importance of acknowledging the presence of deceased individuals in the community and assisting in their transition to the realm of ancestors.

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