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J. Olubi Sodipo Quotes

1935–1999 Nigeria

J. Olubi Sodipo (1935 – 1999) was a Nigerian philosopher and academic who served as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

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"Conceptual clarification is essential to understanding African systems of thought."

"Philosophical analysis must begin with the conceptual framework of the language in which people actually think."

"Yoruba philosophy distinguishes carefully between knowledge and belief in ways that deserve serious philosophical attention."

"The meanings of many Yoruba epistemological concepts cannot be understood adequately through direct English translation."

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