Abstrakt: |
The article discusses the book "African Metaphysics, Epistemology, and a New Logic: A Decolonial Approach to Philosophy" by Jonathan O. Chimakonam and L. Uchenna Ogbonnaya. The book aims to challenge colonial influences and misconceptions about Africa by examining and correcting them. It explores African metaphysics and epistemology, introducing the concept of Ezumezu logic as a distinct approach to philosophical reasoning within the African context. The authors also discuss the importance of social ontology in African epistemology, emphasizing communalism, interconnectedness, and relationality. Overall, the book contributes to advancing discussions in African philosophy and decolonizing established norms. [Extracted from the article] |