African Philosophy, Second Edition: Myth and Reality

"Hountondji... writes not as an 'African' philosopher but as a
philosopher on Africa.... Hountondji's deep understanding of any civilization as
necessarily pluralistic, and often even self-contradicting as it evolves, is simply
magisterial.... This is a precious gem of a book for anyone who wishes to reflect on
civilization and culture." -- Choice

In this incisive, original
exploration of the nature and future of African philosophy, Paulin J. Hountondji
attacks a myth popularized by ethnophi...