Hold-up sur les « universaux », la philosophie de Kwasi Wiredu (1931-2022)

<p dir="ltr">The presentation is based upon a conference contribution for an international study day on December 12, 2024, titled <i>"Hold-up sur les 'universaux', la philosophie de Kwasi Wiredu (1931-2022)."</i> The presentation explores the work of Kwasi Wiredu, a Ghanaian philosopher, emphasizing his critique of the Eurocentric appropriation of universals and his push for conceptual decolonization. It examines how Wiredu redefined African philosophy, advocating for a culturally situated understanding of universals as opposed to imposed Western norms.</p><p dir="ltr">The presentation is part of the first panel, "Le retour au prisme de la philosophie panafricaine," of the <i>Back to Africa</i> event organized by the journal NAKAN. It aligns with the broader themes of the event, focusing on Africa's interaction with its diasporas, decolonial strategies, and the reconstruction of identity in a global context. Key aspects of the contribution include the resistance to Western epistemological dominance, Wiredu’s consensualism, and the implications of his philosophy for African thought systems.</p>