Radical Humanism and Generous Tolerance

Soyinka on Religion and Human Solidarity

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum:2016-11-16
Mått:151 x 230 x 9 mm
Vikt:177 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:112
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761868583

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Celucien L. Joseph, PhD (University of Texas at Dallas) is an Assistant Professor of English at Indian River State College. His most recent books include Vodou in the Haitian Experience: A Black Atlantic Perspective (Lexington Books, 2016) and Vodou in Haitian Memory: The Idea and Representation of Vodou in Haitian Imagination (Lexington Books, 2016).

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Rethinking Wole Soyinka and His Engagement with Religion Chapter One: “Shipwreck of Faith”: The Religious Vision and Ideas of Wole SoyinkaChapter Two: Against Violence: The Arrogance of Faith and Religious ImperialismChapter Three: Soyinka’s Interpretation of Ancestral Faith: Values and Meaning in African Traditional ReligionsChapter Four: In Praise of Shalom and Human Solidarity: The Logic of Radical Humanism, and The Value of Generous ToleranceAppendix A: Wole Soyinka: Chronology and Selected BibliographyBibliographyAbout the Author