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Routledge Studies in African Philosophy

About the Book Series

The Routledge Studies in African Philosophy book series reflects the many exciting and diverse contributions to philosophy which are being made by Africans and the African diaspora. Historically dominated by the voices of Western thinkers, the field of philosophy is rapidly diversifying and there is a pressing need to reflect on the rich epistemic traditions and history to be found within Africa. Covering all aspects of philosophy, including but not limited to metaphysics, epistemology, moral philosophy, ethnophilosophy, ethics, and political philosophy, this series aims to reflect all regions across the continent and the diaspora. This series invites contributions from both established scholars and early-career researchers, and will consider full-length single-authored monographs, multi-authored books, edited collections and high-quality thesis conversions based on cutting-edge innovative and original research on Africa.

To submit a proposal for Routledge Studies in African Philosophy please contact Routledge African Studies editor Helena Hurd, [email protected]

15 Series Titles


African Epistemology Essays on Being and Knowledge

African Epistemology: Essays on Being and Knowledge

1st Edition

Edited By Peter Aloysius Ikhane, Isaac E. Ukpokolo
May 31, 2023

This book investigates how knowledge is conceived and explored within the African context. Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, has historically been dominated by the Western approach to the discourse of knowledge. This book however shines a much-needed spotlight on knowledge systems ...

Consolationism and Comparative African Philosophy Beyond Universalism and Particularism

Consolationism and Comparative African Philosophy: Beyond Universalism and Particularism

1st Edition

By Ada Agada
May 31, 2023

In a major challenge to African philosophy, this book demonstrates the importance of the universalisation question for every committed African philosopher. Rooted in Africa’s colonial legacy, the universalisation question challenges the African thinker to show how authentically African ...

Critical Conversations in African Philosophy Asixoxe - Let's Talk

Critical Conversations in African Philosophy: Asixoxe - Let's Talk

1st Edition

Edited By Alena Rettová, Benedetta Lanfranchi, Miriam Pahl
May 31, 2023

In this edited collection contributors examine key themes, sources and methods in contemporary African Philosophy, building on a wide-ranging understanding of what constitutes African philosophy, and drawing from a variety of both oral and written texts of different genres. Part one of the volume ...

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