18th century black authors touch on philosophical themes in autobiographical narratives, poetry, and other literary genres.

Justin E.H. Smith joins us to discuss Anton Wilhelm Amo against the background of ideas about race in early modern philosophy, including Leibniz.

Anton Wilhelm Amo, brought to Germany from his native Ghana, defends a rigorous dualism of mind and body. Was this philosophy connected to his African origins?

An introduction to Africana philosophical thought as it emerged from the modern experience of slavery and colonization by Europeans.

Co-host Chike Jeffers and Peter chat about the themes and questions raised by the podcast so far.

As the twentieth century draws to a close, the critique of ethnophilosophy gives way to approaches that continue to privilege the study of precolonial traditions.

An interview with Kai Kresse who discusses his efforts to do "anthropology of philosophy" on the Swahili Coast.

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.

African philosopher Paulin Hountondji criticizes ethnophilosophy, pushing for a universalist approach. The podcast discusses the misrepresentation of Ethnophilosophy in academia, the reaction against it in African philosophy, and the evolution towards a more modern approach in the field.

An interview with Nkiru Nzegwu on matriarchy and gender fluidity in Africa.