Menkiti on Community and Becoming a Person

Discover the profound insights of Edwin Etieyibo in Menkiti on Community and Becoming a Person, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2020. This compelling hardback edition spans 286 pages and delves into the critical themes surrounding Menkiti’s influential work, “Person and Community in African Traditional Thought.”

Through the contributions of various scholars, this book highlights the normative aspects of personhood within African cultures and explores its significant implications for citizenship and the nation-state in Africa. By examining the intersection of community and individual identity, Etieyibo invites readers to reconsider the foundations of personhood and its relevance in contemporary society.

Perfect for scholars, students, and anyone interested in African philosophy, this book offers a rich exploration of how traditional thought shapes modern identities and civic responsibilities.