NEWS: New Book "PRAISE OF IDENTITIES... by Prof. Abdoulaye Elimane KANE
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Prof. Abdoulaye Elimane KANE
Professor Abdoulaye Elimane Kane is a Senegalese philosopher, novelist, essayist, and former minister, known as an important figure in francophone African philosophy and Senegalese political life, At UCAD he served as head of the philosophy department from 1987 to 1989, helping shape university-level philosophical teaching in Senegal
His philosophical work engages themes such as African identity, rationality, and the debate on the existence and form of African philosophy, including an article titled “Entre identité et rationalité : controverse sur l'existence d'une philosophie africaine.”
Kane served as Senegal’s Minister of Communication and Culture between 1993–1995 and again from 1995–2000, participating in cultural policy under the Socialist Party governments.
- Kane is described as both a philosopher and a creative writer, the author of several novels and at least two philosophical essays.
- His philosophical writings appear in journals and collective works on African philosophy and education, while he has also written prefaces for works such as a study on the French colonial “Code de l’indigénat” in francophone Africa...
Product details
ASIN : B0GF7PWFDG
Publisher : AFRIG MAG.
Publication date : January 5, 2026
Language : English
Print length : 198 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8994289518
Item Weight : 12.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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