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In my father's house : Africa in the philosophy of culture / Kwame Anthony Appiah

This study examines African identity and the role of intellectuals through an analysis of philosophical and literary texts. It challenges binary oppositions between the West and Africa, exploring the relationship between indigenous traditions and global civilisation.

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Accession Number: 15431

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