Lansana Keita

Lansana Keita (born 1940) is a Sierra Leonean philosopher, economist and professor. He is known for his contributions to African philosophy, epistemology, political economy and the philosophy of science. His work critically examines the foundations of African philosophy, development, democracy and globalization from an African perspective. Quotes "Philosophy is fundamentally a rational and critical enterprise, irrespective of the culture in which it is practiced." Contemporary African Philosophy: A New Survey (Springer, 2016). Lansana Keita discussing the universal character of philosophical inquiry. "African philosophy must be judged by the same standards of logical rigor as philosophy anywhere else." Philosophy and the African Condition (Routledge). Lansana Keita discussing the methodological foundations of African philosophy. "Economic development requires intellectual independence as much as political independence." African political economy publications. Lansana Keita discussing development and intellectual autonomy. "The challenge before Africa is not merely political liberation but epistemological liberation." Contemporary African Philosophy: A New Survey (Springer, 2016). Lansana Keita discussing knowledge and African emancipation. "Reason belongs to no civilization; it is the common inheritance of humanity." Philosophy and the African Condition. Lansana Keita discussing reason and the universality of philosophy. External links