Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs

This study challenges the traditional binary opposition between African and Western philosophy, instead proposing a diagonal comparison approach that highlights convergences, divergences, and hybridities between these two philosophical traditions. By transcending essentialist and dichotomous frameworks, this research reveals the similarities and differences in epistemological, metaphysical, and axiological assumptions underlying African and Western philosophical thought, and between these traditions, this research promotes cross-cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and a more appreciation of philosophical diversity.Through a critical analysis of key concepts, such as Ubuntu, Nkrabea, and communalism in African philosophy, and rationalism, empiricism, and individualism in Western philosophy, this study demonstrates that both traditions share common concerns with human existence, morality, and knowledge. However, their distinct historical, cultural, and socio-political contexts have shaped unique philosophical perspectives and methodologies.This diagonal comparison approach not only enriches our understanding of African and Western philosophy but also fosters a more inclusive and global philosophical discourse. By acknowledging the complexities and diversity within.

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