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

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Oladipo was discussing the difficult social and historical conditions facing contemporary Africa. He argued that neither attachment to culture alone nor commitment to philosophy as an isolated discipline adequately answers the continent's needs.

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

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