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History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
HAP 25 - Wise Guys - Sage Philosophy
Mar 31, 2019
Henry Odera Oruka, a philosopher known for his method of exploring African philosophy through interviews with wise individuals, discusses the concept of wisdom in African traditions, challenges stereotypes about African philosophical abilities, and compares African sages to ancient Greek philosophers.
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- Sage Philosophy in Africa values collective wisdom from cultures like Akan, Yoruba, and Igbo.
- Oruka's method searches for critical second-order thinkers who rationalize beliefs independently in traditional African contexts.
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Exploring Sage Philosophy in African Traditions
Sage Philosophy in African tradition differs from individual-focused Western philosophy, emphasizing collective wisdom from cultures like Akan, Yoruba, and Igbo. Scholars like Oruka challenge the ethno-philosophical approach, seeking critical second-order thinkers like the Sages who rationalize beliefs independently. Sage Philosophy contrasts folk and philosophic wisdom, highlighting the importance of self-reflective critical thinking in traditional African contexts.
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