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, Title: Unravelling the Political Dimensions of Defining African Philosophy: A
Critical Inquiry in the Context of Post-Colonial South Africa
Introduction:
Following the end of colonialism in Africa, the continent has experienced a complex
interaction between democratic achievements and obstacles. In the midst of an
election year, South Africa marks the 30th anniversary of its democratic transition,
which makes this an important time to consider the political foundations of African
philosophy. This paper explores the complex definitional conundrums that arise in
philosophy generally and in African philosophical debate particularly. Furthermore, it
places these discussions in the context of South Africa's post-colonial environment,
where colonialism's legacy continues to influence the country's intellectual and socio-
political landscapes.
Definitional Dilemmas in Philosophy:
As a subject, philosophy struggles constantly to define its boundaries and areas of
study. Philosophy is based on investigation and critical analysis and covers a wide
range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and more. However,
because philosophy is dynamic and ever-evolving, attempts to capture it in a single
term frequently encounter opposition. Philosophical discourse is inherently pluralistic,
which leads to a variety of interpretations and disputes that cast doubt on the idea of
a set conceptual framework.
African Philosophy in Post-Colonial Context:
The endeavour to distinguish African philosophy has intrinsic political implications
within the African environment. African societies were forced to adopt Western
epistemological frameworks by colonialism, which resulted in the marginalisation of
native philosophical traditions and knowledge systems. African intellectuals have
challenged Western philosophical assumptions by reclaiming and validating African
philosophical thought in the post-colonial age. Deep connections exist between the
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