African Spirituality: An Approach from Intercultural Philosophy

WMJ van Binsbergen

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Abstract

This article intends to explore the term ›African spirituality‹, based on empirical research and personal involvement with issues of religion, healing, and knowledge in a variety of African contexts. One major concern here is the qualification of the term ›African‹ as related to common political experiences that created frameworks of everyday life; features of cultural or racial origin that Afrocentric discourse often argues for are said to have little or no relevance. Being ›African‹ is not defined by content, but in their complexity African traditions of knowledge and practice are principally open to outsiders for investigation and participation. The article tries to show how, in their interaction, they constitute a starting point for the practice of intercultural philosophy.
Original languageEnglish
JournalPolylog: Forum for Intercultural Philosophy
Volume4
Publication statusPublished - 2003

Research programs

  • EUR ESPHIL 01
  • EUR ESPHIL 003

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