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Janz, Bruce B., 1960-

Philosophy in an African place / Bruce B. Janz. - Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2009. - x, 272 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Philosophy-in-place -- Tradition in the periphery -- Questioning reason -- "Wisdom is actually thought" -- Culture and the problem of universality -- Listening to language -- Practicality : African philosophy's debts and duties -- Locating African philosophy.

ISBN: 9780739136683 (cloth : alk. paper) 0739136682 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780739136706 (electronic) 0739136704 (electronic)

LCCN: 2009023213

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Philosophy, African.

LC Class. No.: B5305 / .J36 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 199/.6