J. Olubi Sodipo

J. Olubi Sodipo (1935 – 1999) was a Nigerian philosopher and academic who served as Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He was one of the leading figures in the development of African philosophy and is best known for his collaborative work with Barry Hallen on Yorùbá epistemology, language and ethics. His scholarship helped establish indigenous African thought as a legitimate subject of philosophical inquiry. Quotes "The meanings of many Yoruba epistemological concepts cannot be understood adequately through direct English translation." Knowledge, Belief and Witchcraft: Analytic Experiments in African Philosophy (Stanford University Press, 1997). J. Olubi Sodipo and Barry Hallen discussing the limitations of translating Yorùbá epistemological concepts directly into English. "Yoruba philosophy distinguishes carefully between knowledge and belief in ways that deserve serious philosophical attention." Knowledge, Belief and Witchcraft: Analytic Experiments in African Philosophy (Stanford University Press, 1997). J. Olubi Sodipo and Barry Hallen discussing the distinction between knowledge and belief in Yorùbá philosophy. "Philosophical analysis must begin with the conceptual framework of the language in which people actually think." Knowledge, Belief and Witchcraft: Analytic Experiments in African Philosophy (Stanford University Press, 1997). J. Olubi Sodipo and Barry Hallen discussing the importance of language in philosophical inquiry. "Conceptual clarification is essential to understanding African systems of thought." Knowledge, Belief and Witchcraft: Analytic Experiments in African Philosophy (Stanford University Press, 1997). J. Olubi Sodipo and Barry Hallen discussing conceptual analysis in African philosophy. External links Category:1935 births Category:1999 deaths Category:Academics from Nigeria Category:University of Lagos faculty