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I personally would like the category "African philosophy" to include the works of (our) modern African thinkers.

— Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze

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Eze was discussing whether African philosophy should refer only to traditional African thought or should also include the work of modern African philosophers. He expressed a preference for including modern African thinkers.

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Philosophy and politics, in a mix, in my view, tend to mutually destroy each other.

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