ABSTRACT
The Routledge Handbook of African Political Philosophy showcases and develops the arguments propounded by African philosophers on political problems, bringing together experts from around the world to chart current and future research trends.
Africa’s recent history has been shaped by the experiences of colonization, anti-colonial struggle, and postcolonial self-rule, so it is perhaps not surprising that political questions are also central to African philosophy. This exciting new handbook provides insights into the foundations, virtues, vices, controversies, and key topics to be found within African political philosophy, concluding by considering how it connects with other traditions of political philosophy. In doing so, this book provides important fresh perspectives that help us to gain a richer understanding of the challenges of coexistence in society and governance not just in Africa, but around the world.
This book will be an important resource for researchers and students across the fields of Political Philosophy, Political Science, International Relations, and African Studies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|81 pages
Foundations and Methods
chapter 5|17 pages
Citizenship under Siege
part II|84 pages
Political Virtues and Vices
part III|105 pages
Controversies
part IV|68 pages
Emerging Concepts and Topics
part V|67 pages
Global Perspectives