PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
February 26, 20260 citationsOpen Access

The Evolution of Philosophical Thought in Post-Colonial Ghana: An Afrofuturist Perspective

View Full Paper
AAAkosua AduseiGhana Institute of Management and Public AdministrationKAKwasi AdukyiGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how post-colonial influences shape philosophical thought in Ghana through an Afrofuturist lens.
  • Conducted qualitative study using thematic analysis
  • Examined historical documents and interviews with scholars and activists
  • Identified emerging themes in philosophical discourse
  • Emergence of themes around reimagining African identities
  • Integration of modern challenges into traditional philosophical contexts
  • Call for collaboration among philosophers, historians, and sociologists

Abstract

Philosophical thought in Ghana has been influenced by colonial legacies and contemporary socio-political contexts. An in-depth qualitative study employing thematic analysis of historical documents and interviews with scholars and activists. Themes such as reimagining African identities and futures emerged prominently in the philosophical discourse over the last decade. The Afrofuturist perspective offers a constructive way forward for Ghanaian philosophy by integrating modern challenges into traditional contexts. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophers, historians, and sociologists to advance post-colonial African studies.

Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Adusei et al. (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe38b95ddcd3a253e77dehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18754382
Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper