Moving between the history of exclusion and the reality of the world philosophies approach, Pascah Mungwini's book is an introduction to African philosophy unlike any other. Presenting itself as part of an ongoing dialogue between African philosophy and the history of colonialism and its aftermath, the book focuses on "the emancipative thrust in the practice of African philosophy and the imperative history places on the African philosopher, including what it means to philosophy in an unjust world." Come listen to Pascah at 3D@VU and ask your question in the Q&A!

During this event, you'll also hear about the research of AUC students Imani Heijmans and Wanjiku van den Akker and Cecilia Nogueroles (researcher at UvA) into the library's Special Collections. 

About the speaker: Pascah Mungwini is Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology at the University of South Africa. 

Online participation

This is a hybrid event. Would you like to attend online? Please send an email to Michèle Meijer (VU Library) to receive the Zoom-link: [email protected].

Program

15:00-15:30 doors open (grab yourself a free snack and drink and make yourself comfortable)

15:30-16:00 presentations by Imani Heijmans, Wanjiku van den Akker, and Cecilia Nogueroles on the Special Collections 

16:00-17:00 Pascah Mungwini on his book African Philosophy: Emancipation and Practice (incl. Q&A).