Learning, Philosophy, and African Citizenship

The book explores the ideals of African citizenship, the processes of learning to fulfill them, and the possibilities of education in fostering citizenship. It combines philosophical accounts and everyday experiences from Tanzania and Uganda, offering fresh readings under the lenses of citizenship and learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 221 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The book delves into profound inquiries about the principles of African citizenship, the pathways to realizing these ideals, and the potential of education in nurturing citizenship. Rather than endorsing a singular framework, the authors unveil the dynamic and contentious nature of citizenship as it is both philosophically explored by scholars and pragmatically experienced in everyday life. Through a unique combination of selected philosophical accounts and firsthand experiences from specific locations in Tanzania and Uganda, the monograph offers insightful contributions from philosophical ideas rooted in the works of scholars like Chantal Mouffe, Rosi Braidotti, Theodor Adorno, and Étienne Balibar. On the other hand, it incorporates the conceptions articulated by groups of inhabitants from rural and urban settings across Africa. Consequently, the book presents fresh perspectives on citizenship and learning through its interdisciplinary approach. This publication is available in an open access format, ensuring accessibility to a wide range of readers and scholars.

Weight: 313g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030948849
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022