History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China HAP 19 - Behind the Mask - African Philosophy of the Person
Jan 6, 2019
The podcast delves into African concepts of personhood, challenging mind-body assumptions. It explores dualistic beliefs in Akan and Yoruba cultures, delving into Emi, Ori, and Okan. The discussion extends to individual duality in Greek and African traditions, emphasizing the importance of ancestors. The complexity of spirit possession and identity in African philosophy is also examined.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Concepts of Personhood in African Cultures
03:11 • 7min
Exploring Yoruba Philosophy of the Person
09:45 • 3min
Exploration of Individual Duality in Greek and African Philosophical Traditions
13:03 • 2min
Exploring Spirit Possession and Personhood in African Philosophy
14:41 • 3min