Physical and Metaphysical Understanding
Nature, Agency, and Causation in African Traditional Thought
This essay contends that traditional African culture is largely misunderstood. It is not rooted in supernaturalism and its metaphysics are empirically grounded. Westerners should acquire a more informed perspective on traditional African thought and have much to learn from traditional African thought that will help them solve salient philosophical concerns within Western philosophy.
Keywords: African culture, supernaturalism, metaphysics, Western philosophy
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