Marcien Towa

Marcien Towa (21 March 1931 – 2 July 2014) was a Cameroonian philosopher, educator and writer. He was one of Africa's foremost philosophers, known for his writings on African philosophy, culture, decolonization and modernity. His works, including Essai sur la problématique philosophique dans l'Afrique actuelle and Identité et transcendance, challenged essentialist views of African culture and argued for a critical and rational approach to African development. Quotes "The idea that African culture should remain unchanged is contrary to the very nature of culture." Essai sur la problématique philosophique dans l'Afrique actuelle (Éditions CLE, 1971). Marcien Towa discussing the dynamic nature of African culture. "Freedom begins with the courage to think for oneself." Identité et transcendance (Éditions CLE, 1981). Marcien Towa discussing intellectual freedom and critical thought. "A people who refuse criticism also refuse progress." OpenEdition Journals on Marcien Towa's philosophy. Marcien Towa discussing the role of criticism in societal development. "Philosophy is not the repetition of tradition but the critical examination of it." Essai sur la problématique philosophique dans l'Afrique actuelle (Éditions CLE, 1971). Marcien Towa discussing the purpose of philosophy. "Modernity is not the abandonment of identity but the capacity to recreate it." OpenEdition discussion of Marcien Towa's philosophical works. Marcien Towa discussing African identity and modernity. External links