ABSTRACT
Over the years, much extensive attention has been paid to philosophic sagacity/sage philosophy as conceived by the late and much lamented Kenyan philosopher, Henry Odera Oruka. One area has been conspicuously absent in interpreting Oruka: the place he gives to the female sages. Even though Oruka raised questions on the equality of the sexes in his interviews with some of his sages, the female sage is still marginalized and the male sage takes pride of place in a predominantly male-dominated African philosophy. This chapter focuses on Oruka's own distinguished work and the sage philosophy or philosophic sagacity. It demonstrates the inadequate representation of women by looking at the treatment he gives to the female sage. The reconsideration of the practical side of sagacity will not just concern women; it will also lead to the re-evaluation of men, as many rituals, are done by men. It may also re-evaluate the many philosophic female sages who may have been forgotten or marginalized.
