The significance of African philosophy

Proverbs are interesting because they do not only tap into universal themes in the human condition, such as the physiologi- cal system of the human lifecycle, but they also vary in ways that appear to reflect specific cultural differences. In the home and in other community settings, proverbs are us...

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Published inNew African (London. 1978) no. 525; pp. 72 - 74
Main Authors Kquofi, Steve, Amate, Peace
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London IC Publications Ltd 01.02.2013
IC Publications, Inc
Subjects
Akan (African people)
Analysis
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Cultural values
Philosophy
Proverbs
Traditions
Trees
Ghana
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Summary:Proverbs are interesting because they do not only tap into universal themes in the human condition, such as the physiologi- cal system of the human lifecycle, but they also vary in ways that appear to reflect specific cultural differences. In the home and in other community settings, proverbs are used to pass on rich cultural traditions, to transmit folklore, and to communicate expected codes of behaviour. If two selfish and irresponsible young men sit by the water pot, it is endangered because if it inclines, neither of them takes the trouble to straighten it. The use of visual symbolism in the daily lives of the Akan people - in fabric designing, wood carving, paintings, clay work, and metal work - is a very old practice traced to antiquity.
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ISSN:0142-9345
2051-3054