African Social Work Journal

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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The Evolution of Philosophical Thought in Post-Colonial Liberia within African Contexts

Kọ́sá Éméchẹ, Department of Research, University of Liberia Dóbó́wú Eṣékojo, Department of Research, University of Liberia
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18855031
Published: February 16, 2007

Abstract

Post-colonial Liberia is a context where African philosophy has evolved significantly, shaped by historical legacies and contemporary challenges. The study employs a comparative approach, analysing texts by prominent Liberian philosophers alongside works from other African countries to identify commonalities and differences in philosophical thought. A key finding is the emergence of a distinct Liberian philosophical school that blends indigenous wisdom with modern critical perspectives, evident in the work of [Specific Author Name]. The comparative analysis reveals dynamic shifts in Liberian philosophy, reflecting both continuity and innovation within the broader African context. Future research should explore how these evolving philosophies influence social policies and community development initiatives in Liberia. Philosophical Evolution, Post-Colonial Era, Liberia, African Studies

How to Cite

Kọ́sá Éméchẹ, Dóbó́wú Eṣékojo (2007). The Evolution of Philosophical Thought in Post-Colonial Liberia within African Contexts. African Social Work Journal, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18855031

Keywords

GeographicPostcolonialAfricanistComparativeMethodologyTheoryHistoriography

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