Plotinus and African Concepts of Evil; Perspectives in multi-cultural Philosophy

Plotinus and African Concepts of Evil; Perspectives in multi-cultural Philosophy - European University Studies. Series XX, Philosophy

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This book explores the concepts of evil in the world-views of Plotinus and the Nso' people of Cameroon. The author analyzes the theories of the natural structure and social organization of these views of the world. He stresses the importance of comparing Plotinus and African philosophy. The book offers a proper appreciation of fundamental differences, parallels and similarities and seeks to build on shared values and common existential concerns in the world-views of Plotinus and the Nso'. This book highlights the assumption that the world understood in terms of its wider dimensions is not a purposeless conglomerate of phenomena and events that bear no relation to each other, but is rather a structured whole, defined by hierarchy and order.

Book information

ISBN: 9783039112531
Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Imprint: Peter Lang
Pub date:
Edition: New edition 1
DEWEY: 186.4
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 333
Weight: 500g
Height: 157mm
Width: 224mm
Spine width: 24mm