African Welding and Joining

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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The Evolution of Senegalese African Philosophy in the Post-Colonial Era

Sabrina Ndiaye, Department of Advanced Studies, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Abdoulaye Diallo, Department of Advanced Studies, Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), Dakar Ibrahimi Sow, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Diomi Diop, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18850680
Published: December 26, 2007

Abstract

African philosophy in Senegal has undergone significant changes since the post-colonial era, reflecting broader global intellectual movements and local cultural dynamics. The research employs a qualitative approach involving archival analysis of historical texts, interviews with scholars, and ethnographic observations. A thematic framework guides the interpretation of data. Senegalese African philosophers have increasingly embraced Western philosophical influences while maintaining core traditional values, resulting in a hybrid intellectual landscape characterized by greater inclusivity and critical engagement. The study underscores the resilience and adaptability of Senegalese African philosophy, offering insights into how such systems can integrate diverse cultural elements effectively. Further research should investigate specific philosophical movements within Senegal and their global impacts to enrich our understanding of contemporary African intellectual thought.

How to Cite

Sabrina Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Diallo, Ibrahimi Sow, Diomi Diop (2007). The Evolution of Senegalese African Philosophy in the Post-Colonial Era. African Welding and Joining, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18850680

Keywords

African StudiesPost-ColonialismPhilosophySenegalCultural DynamicsEthnographyExistentialism

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