'''African philosophy''' is a disputed term, used in different ways by different [[philosophers]]. Although [[Africa]]n philosophers spend their time doing work in many different areas, such as [[metaphysics]], [[epistemology]], [[ethics|moral philosophy]], and [[political philosophy]], a great deal of the literature is taken up with a debate concerning the nature of African philosophy itself. Though this is often criticised as being sterile and self-absorbed, it can nevertheless provide useful insights into the nature of philosophy in general. | '''African philosophy''' is a disputed term, used in different ways by different [[philosophers]]. Although [[Africa]]n philosophers spend their time doing work in many different areas, such as [[metaphysics]], [[epistemology]], [[ethics|moral philosophy]], and [[political philosophy]], a great deal of the literature is taken up with a debate concerning the nature of African philosophy itself. Though this is often criticised as being sterile and self-absorbed, it can nevertheless provide useful insights into the nature of philosophy in general. |