Just put up this blog post in which I defend the use of the term "philosophy" to describe non-European intellectual traditions.
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#philsky #philosophy #globalphilosophyhistoryofphilosophy.net/philosophy-wha...What's in a name? "Philosophy" in non-European traditions | History of Philosophy without any gaps
I've had a couple of conversations recently in which people challenged the use of "philosophy" in contexts outside of the European tradition, like pre-modern India and China.* Basically the worry is that if these traditions didn't have the word "philosophy," or a word that can directly be translated with "philosophy," then it is illegitimate, and maybe culturally imperialist, to impose it on them. Rather we should talk more loosely about "intellectual traditions" or "thought," or something like that (at least I guess this would be the alternative).
New on our website: "African Feminism and Care Ethics"
In this Research Talk, Dr. Ipadeola and the GloPhi team explore how African feminist philosophy engages with questions of care, autonomy, and cultural dynamics. The concept of "ancestralism" shows how African thought can enrich global discussions on ethics and responsibility.
https://www.uni-hildesheim.de/glophi/2025/01/09/african-feminism-and-care-ethics-research-talk-with-abosede-priscilla-ipadeola/
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African Feminism and Care Ethics: Research Talk with Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola - GloPhi – Philosophizing in a Globalized World
African Feminism and Care Ethics Research Talk with Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola In a thought-provoking research talk, Dr. Abosede Priscilla Ipadeola explored the intricate relationship between African feminism, care ethics, and cultural practices, particularly focusing on women’s agency within traditional caregiving roles. Her discussion illuminated the nuanced ways in which feminist philosophy intersects with African cultural […]
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