What is African Philosophy? The discussion of Orality and Islamic Thought in Francophone Africa - a talk by Prof. Souleymane Bachir Diagne

Souleymane Bachir Diagne is Professor of French at Columbia University delivers a lecture entitled:  "What is African Philosophy?  The Discussion of Orality and Islamic Thought in Francophone Africa."  Diagne's visit coincides with the introduction of a new religion department course entitled "Islamic Africa" in which students will have the opportunity to engage this scholar on his cutting-edge research in the literatures and cultures of the Muslim Sahel. In addition to being the author of numerous critically-acclaimed works on topics ranging from the writings of Leopold Senghor to the Arabic manuscripts of Timbuktu, Diagne is also the parent of a member of Carleton's class of 2012. This event is sponsored by the Religion, Philosophy, French, AF/AFAM Departments and the Dean of the College Office.