Philosophy1997
Tradition and Modernity: Philosophical Reflections on the African Experience
Kwame GyekyeOverview
Region
West Africa
Ghana
Era
Contemporary
Language
English
Genre
Philosophy
About This Work
Gyekye examines whether African tradition and modernity are compatible, arguing for a 'moderate communitarianism' that draws on African values of community without sacrificing individual rights.
Literary Significance
One of the most important works in African political philosophy; foundational for debates about African democracy and governance