Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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The Evolution of African Philosophical Discourse in Post-Colonial Burkina Faso

Ouedraogo Sogolon, Department of Research, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Ouagadougou
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18735722
Published: August 25, 2001

Abstract

Post-colonial Burkina Faso has seen a resurgence in African philosophical discourse, influenced by global and regional intellectual movements. Qualitative content analysis was employed on published works from key authors representing various philosophical schools. Themes such as cultural revival and critique emerged prominently across analysed texts, with a significant proportion (35%) focusing on the role of traditional knowledge in contemporary society. The study reveals how post-colonial intellectual engagements have reinvigorated African philosophy, often drawing from indigenous wisdom while critiquing colonial legacies. Further research could focus on inter-disciplinary dialogues and the impact of digital media on philosophical discourse in Burkina Faso.

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Ouedraogo Sogolon (2001). The Evolution of African Philosophical Discourse in Post-Colonial Burkina Faso. African Journal of Francophone Studies, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18735722

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AfricanizationFrancophoneEthnographyPostcolonialismReflexivitySub-SaharanTheory of Culture

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