FILOSOFIA PARA ALÉM DO OCIDENTE: EXPLORANDO PERSPECTIVAS FILOSÓFICAS AFRICANAS

Abstract

Philosophy is a dynamic field of inquiry into the understanding of the world and human existence, based on experience and continuous reflection. This research highlights the African philosophical tradition, which has flourished throughout the ages and offers a wide variety of perspectives. However, African philosophies are often ignored in mainstream philosophical discourses, which tend to favor and use Eurocentric perspectives. This study focuses on the Bantu and Ubuntu philosophies as representatives of this tradition, which stand out for their contribution to the dialogue on fundamental questions of human existence from non-Western perspectives. The study highlights the importance of recognizing and integrating these diverse philosophical perspectives into educational curricula. Using a descriptive approach based on bibliographical research, the study explores these issues and seeks to highlight the gap in the approach to non-Western philosophical currents in education, especially in higher education. Finally, the implications of these reflections for philosophy teaching are discussed, emphasizing the need to promote a dialogue that integrates new philosophical perspectives and thus broadens diversity and plurality in the philosophical field.