Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba

Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba (1942 – 16 July 2021) was a Congolese philosopher, academic and professor. He was one of the leading figures in contemporary African philosophy and was known for his work in logic, ethics, intercultural philosophy and African intellectual traditions. He taught at the National University of Zaire (now the University of Kinshasa) and later at several universities in North America. Quotes "Philosophy is an invitation to question what appears obvious." African Philosophy: The Essential Readings (Paragon House, 1991). Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba discussing the nature of philosophical inquiry. "Logic is not foreign to African thought; it is embedded in African systems of reasoning." African Philosophy: The Essential Readings (Paragon House, 1991). Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba discussing African logic and rationality. "The task of philosophy is to liberate the mind from unexamined assumptions." PhilPapers bibliography of Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba's works. Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba discussing critical thinking in philosophy. "Dialogue among cultures enriches philosophy because truth is never the monopoly of a single tradition." African Philosophy: The Essential Readings (Paragon House, 1991). Maurice Tschiamalenga Ntumba discussing intercultural philosophy. External links