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Title:Complexity and Usage: Proverbs as Vehicles of African Philosophy
Author:Nwasike, Dominic
Year:1976
Periodical:Pan-African Journal
Volume:9
Issue:1
Pages:55-71
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:philosophy
Igbo
proverbs
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Abstract:Aims at an analysis of African thought through the use of proverbs. In most interpretation of African philosophy religion has occupied a central position. A total understanding of African thought however, calls for other methodological approaches. A systematic analysis of African proverbs provides a point of departure. The first section uses proverbs to demonstrate the possibility of developing a patterned logical thought. The concept of the individual in his relaxion to others in the society is used as a vehicle. The second section addresses itself to the concept of God and the individual's relation to his universe. The article is confined to Ibo proverbs. Notes.
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