ABSTRACT

This rich collection brings together many of the leading authorities on African political philosophy to present a variety of perspectives on this rapidly growing field. They seek to show that African philosophy can serve African people as a moral activity guided by the principles of practical reason in addressing problems of the basic structures of social, political, and economic institutions.

chapter 1|14 pages

The Wisdom of African Sages

chapter 2|23 pages

The Proverb and Oral Society

chapter 9|20 pages

Good Government Is Accountability

chapter 10|14 pages

Society and Democracy in Africa