{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-african-philosophy-second-edition-9780253221230","title":"A Short History of African Philosophy, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Short History of African Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e discusses major ideas, figures, and schools of thought in philosophy in the African context. While drawing out critical issues in the formation of African philosophy, Barry Hallen focuses on recent scholarship and relevant debates that have made African philosophy critical to understanding the rich and complex cultural heritage of the continent. This revised edition expands the historical perspective, takes account of recent discoveries and new canonical figures, highlights new discussions about gender as a cultural and philosophical phenomenon, clarifies issues regarding indigenous cultures and human rights, and builds on the notion that African philosophy shares methods and concerns of philosophy worldwide. This short reference is an essential resource for students, scholars, and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarry Hallen is Professor of Philosophy at Morehouse College and Associate in the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University. He is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: Discourse about Values in Yoruba Culture\u003c\/i\u003e (IUP, 2000).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410020798738,"sku":"9780253221230","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_deefd106-f51c-4f20-b13d-72e57d7e3961.jpg?v=1729299170","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-short-history-of-african-philosophy-second-edition-9780253221230","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}