Tag: Intercultural Philosophy
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Philosophizing in Akan: The Genetic-Analytic Method and Bottom-Up Approaches to Conceptual Translation
The GloPhi Center recently hosted a research talk featuring Richmond Kwesi (University of Ghana) in dialogue with an international panel of philosophers. The discussion revisited Kwesi’s concept of a “genetic-analytic” method of doing philosophy in African languages, especially Akan, and examined its relationship to decolonial approaches. Kwesi and the participants engaged in a rich debate on…
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From Habermas to Timbuktu: Teaching African Philosophies in Morocco (Mohamed Lachhab)
Lachhab began by recounting his early fascination with philosophy during his school years in northern Morocco in the early 1990s—a time when studying philosophy was both intellectually stimulating and institutionally precarious. Despite the lack of professional prospects and the political restrictions surrounding the discipline, he decided to pursue philosophical studies at the University of Fez.…
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Philosophieren von den Rändern – Festvortrag von Anke Graneß an der Universität Luzern
Die Philosophie hat es sich seit jeher zur Aufgabe gemacht, scheinbar selbstverständliche Ideen, Weltdeutungen und Begriffe in Frage zu stellen, neu zu begründen – oder sie zu verwerfen und Alternativen zu entwickeln. Infolge der kolonialen Expansion Europas hat sich ein bestimmtes Verständnis von Philosophie weltweit durchgesetzt. Dieses Konzept prägt bis heute die akademische Disziplin, insbesondere…
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Beyond Recognition: African Philosophy as a Source of Conceptual Innovation (with Bruce Janz)
In this in-depth interview, Professor Bruce Janz reflects on his intellectual journey into African philosophy, his pedagogical commitments, and his broader philosophical concerns. His initial engagement with African thought began serendipitously in the 1990s, when regular visits to Kenya allowed him to meet scholars such as Odira Oruka and Emmanuel Eze.A decisive moment came when…
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Workshop for Early-Career African Researchers in Philosophy: Futures of Philosophizing in Africa
The goal of our workshop is to encourage emerging African scholars in philosophy to engage with questions and concepts that they have formulated to advance philosophies in Africa / African philosophy. We also invite them to confidently draw on Africa’s philosophical heritage and global philosophical traditions to enhance the endeavor of philosophizing in Africa.
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Restitution der Würde? Human Remains – Kolonialismus – Menschlichkeit (Workshop)
The interdisciplinary workshop “Restitution der Würde? Human Remains – Kolonialismus – Menschlichkeit” at the Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut brought together scholars from diverse fields to examine the colonial legacy of anthropological collections and the ethical, political, and philosophical implications of the restitution of human remains. The workshop was organized by a project of the same name under the…
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Suffering as a Common Ground for Philosophizing (with Rolf Elberfeld)
The following research talk with Prof. Rolf Elberfeld served as a follow-up to his previous lecture, “What is Philosophy, or, How to Philosophize?”, which was part of a double lecture on “What is Philosophy?” co-presented with Prof. Anke Graness during last semester’s lecture series. During this engaged academic exchange, participants critically explored Elberfeld’s innovative approach…
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Fujairah Winter School in Intercultural Philosophy
The first edition of the Fujairah Winter School in Intercultural Philosophy, held at the Philosophy House in Fujairah (UAE) from February 14 to 20, 2025, brought together scholars and students from diverse cultural backgrounds to engage in intensive academic dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of intercultural philosophizing. The Winter School was jointly organized by the Philosophy…