Uncovering the Notion of "Thing" in Aquinas and in Heidegger (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9786208225339)

The book focuses on African Philosophy, with specific interest in African Metaphysics, which is the African conception of "Being". The content is woven into four parts to realize the objective of uncovering the notion of "Thing" in Aquinas and Heidegger, towards an Integrated African Metaphysics. The first part verifies the meaning, derivatives, principles, history, and relevance of Metaphysics. The second part investigates the notion of "Thing" from the perspectives of St Thomas Aquinas and of Martin Heidegger. The third undertakes the task of uncovering the Metaphysics of the Ọrọ People, through the semantic analysis and application of the notion of Mkpọ understood as "Thing". The fourth presents African Philosophy, it origin, kinds, forms, trends, and underscores how our study leads to the further development and enhancement of Integrated African Metaphysics (IAM). The highlight of the IAM is the emergence of Vital Force - Ulu, as the Soul of Integrated African Metaphysics (SIAM).

Author: Benjamin Okon
ISBN-10: 6208225337
ISBN-13: 9786208225339
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2024
Pages: 628
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.39d