ABSTRACT
This chapter functions as a general introduction and outline and demonstrates the relevance of the book to the discipline of philosophy as well as for putting the learnings into practise. It argues that philosophy should have an intercultural dimension and addresses the importance of treating all philosophies as equal and the challenges encountered, even in the field of intercultural philosophy. Furthermore, it gives an overview of the new paradigm of epistemic justice and epistemological diversity. It demonstrates why considering works discussing epistemic justice and works concerning intercultural approaches to philosophy alongside one another could enrich the understanding of both discussions and contribute to their common goal of promoting the recognition of contributions of all cultures and traditions in intellectual discourse. It shows that relating works from different approaches, such as decolonial/postcolonial theory, feminist theory and intercultural philosophy, can elucidate and enrich the content of these disciplines and reveal the limitations within each discipline.
