Tradition and Modernity: Philosophical Reflections on the African Experience
Kwame GyekyeWest Africa
Ghana
Contemporary
English
Philosophy
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.
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One of the most important works in African political philosophy; foundational for debates about African democracy and governance
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editorial-summarynot primary textGyekye examines whether African tradition and modernity are compatible, arguing for a 'moderate communitarianism' that draws on African values of community without sacrificing individual rights. One of the most important works in African political philosophy; foundational for debates about African democracy and governance
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