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1957–2009 Nigeria

Olusegun ‘Teju Oladipo (1957–2009) was a Nigerian philosopher and professor of philosophy at the University of Ibadan.

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The problem surrounding the idea of African philosophy is not that of fashioning an authentic philosophy which will be true to African cultures and traditions.

What is required, I suggest, is a commitment to human interests on the continent.

The real problem is that of finding ways in which African philosophers can make their works relevant to human interests in their societies.

Not much can be gained in this situation by a commitment to African culture or commitment to a discipline—philosophy.

The problem is that of the extent to which African philosophers have been able to put their intellect in the service of the aspirations and struggles of African peoples.

The primary task of African philosophers should be to begin to create a tradition of thinking and discourse whose main focus is

Philosophy is seen as a social phenomenon which derives its being from the experience generated through the continuous interaction between human beings and their environment and between themselves.

Unless we take urgent and critical steps to seek new modes of political and social organisation through which we can remake Nigeria, then the survival of the country may be at risk.

The commitment of the African Philosopher will neither be to a culture, nor to a discipline, but in terms of the conscious and sustained application of critical and reflective thinking to various aspects of African life and experiences.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Olusegun Oladipo (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.