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

The presentation is based upon a conference contribution for an international study day on December 12, 2024, titled "Hold-up sur les 'universaux', la philosophie de Kwasi Wiredu (1931-2022)." 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.

The presentation is part of the first panel, "Le retour au prisme de la philosophie panafricaine," of the Back to Africa 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.