Africana Philosophy

Department - LART
Offered - Spring
Course number - LPHL-P384

In this course, students explore Africana philosophy, beginning with the ancient Egyptians and moving through the diversity of the human condition within the continent of Africa itself, as well as the African Diaspora. Students analyze key readings and examine the fundamental dimensions of Africana philosophy. In particular, students explore Africana philosophy in terms of its history, method, logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, religion, and politics. Through analysis of texts and research, students learn about the major scholars and schools of Africana philosophical thought.

Credits: 3
Course Chair: Darla Hanley
Prerequisites: LPHL-381 or LPHL-382
Required of: None
Electable by: All