Reading Wiredu is the first comprehensive overview of the
philosophical thought of Kwasi Wiredu. Born in Ghana in 1931,
Wiredu, an important observer and critic of philosophy generally,
remains an original and penetrating African
thinker. Interrelating Wiredu's philosophical writings from
across decades, Barry Hallen sets forth the basic tenets and the
defining features of his philosophy. Wiredu's thought is divided
into five distinct but interconnected areas: his response to the
philosophy of Quine on issues of logic and ontology, issues of
language in philosophical reflection, the nature of truth as a
practical and philosophical concern, the principle of sympathetic
impartiality that all human beings must live by to survive as a
group, and finally, consensus building as rooted in intentional,
negotiated, and rational exchanges that are part of everyday life.
Reading Wiredu explores the scope and depth of Wiredu's
philosophical thought, which can be framed through what he calls a
genetic methodology—a methodology that privileges environmental
considerations in the production of various forms of thought.
Hallen's overview is intended to assist scholars and students in
grasping Wiredu's complex philosophical thought.
General
| Imprint: |
Indiana University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
World Philosophies |
| Release date: |
February 2021 |
| Authors: |
Barry Hallen
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
142 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-253-05701-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-253-05701-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780253057013 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(1)
