IGWEBUIKE PHILOSOPHY AND COMPLEMENTARY RELATIONS
Proceedings of an online Colloquium on Igwebuike Philosophy held from 20th January-20th July 2020
EDITOR
Ikechukwu Anthony KANU
First Published in 2020
A Publication of Igwebuike Research Institute (IRI)
COPYRIGHT © 2020 by The Igwebuike Research Institute (IRI)
ISBN: 978-978-985-902-3
INTRODUCTION
In this work, Igwebuike is employed as a unifying concept of African thought, especially, that aspect concerning the human person’s conception of the spiritual and material universe in which he or she lives. It is an explanatory theory or principle that interprets the puzzle of our complex relationship with the non-corporal world and human social life, that is, major social institutions that ensure social continuity and group identity, and further, underpins the epistemological manifestations of the human person’s universe.
Different thinkers from different backgrounds in this book have brought different tastes of Igwebuike perspective on the table of discourse on Igwebuike philosophy. A co-relation between Igwebuike and the African worldview was made, followed by a study of the relevance of Igwebuike philosophy within the context of insecurity. The Igbo kola nut, being a very important symbol in Igbo ontology is studied in relation to Igwebuike philosophy. There is also the study of the relevance of Igwebuike philosophy and the management of corona virus pandemic (Covid-19); it also studies Igwebuike as the basis for science and technology in Africa and the key to understanding African traditional religion.
Recently, the struggle towards the liberation of African women has taken a centre stage in efforts towards liberation. Igwebuike principle is also employed in this regard showing how it stands for respect for alterity, equality and equity. There is also an evaluation of the relationship between Igwebuike and belongingness, and the place of consciousness in the understanding of Igwebuike philosophy. This was concluded with a chapter on the relationship between Igwebuike philosophy and human resource management.
This piece remains a major contribution to the corpus of literature on Igwebuike philosophy. I, therefore, introduce this piece to all lovers of African philosophy, religion and culture.
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