The mind body problem: the hermeneutics of African philosophy

Philosophers of different ages, epochs and ideological orientations have engaged themselves in a heated debate on the issue of the mind- body interaction. Indeed, there are two different but interactive entities in man with different modes of action yet interacting in themost subtle manner as to pro...

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Main Author: Mbaegbu, Celestine Chukwuemeka (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ. [2016]
In: Journal of religion and human relations
Year: 2016, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 2-18
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa / Philosophy / Body
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
BB Indigenous religions
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
Further subjects:B Mind
B Substance
B Hermeneutics
B African Philosophy
B Body
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