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Radical Humanism and Generous Tolerance

Soyinka on Religion and Human Solidarity
  • ISBN-13: 9780761868583
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: HAMILTON BOOKS
  • By Celucien L. Joseph
  • Price: AUD $66.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 14/01/2017
  • Format: Paperback 112 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Religion & beliefs [HR]
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Radical Humanism and Generous Tolerance articulates the religious ideas and vision of Wole Soyinka in his non-fiction writings. It also analyzes Soyinka's response to religious violence, terror, and the fear of religious imperialism. The book suggests the theoretical notions of radical humanism and generous tolerance best summarize Soyinka's religious ideals and religious piety. Through a close reading of Soyinka's religious works, the book argues that African traditional religions could be used as a catalyst to promote religious tolerance and human solidarity, and that they may also contribute to the preservation of life, and the fostering of an ethics of care and relationality. Soyinka brings in conversation Western Humanist tradition and African indigenous Humanist tradition for the sake of the world, for the sake of global shalom, and for the sake of human flourishing.
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Rethinking Wole Soyinka and His Engagement with Religion Chapter One: "Shipwreck of Faith": The Religious Vision and Ideas of Wole Soyinka Chapter Two: Against Violence: The Arrogance of Faith and Religious Imperialism Chapter Three: Soyinka's Interpretation of Ancestral Faith: Values and Meaning in African Traditional Religions Chapter Four: In Praise of Shalom and Human Solidarity: The Logic of Radical Humanism, and The Value of Generous Tolerance Appendix A: Wole Soyinka: Chronology and Selected Bibliography Bibliography About the Author
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