The Conversational Society of Philosophy

CSP – The Elite African Philosophy Circle

Igniting the fire of the African intellect

The CSP is the Conversational School of Philosophy. It is the Conversational Society of Philosophy. It is a forum for African philosophers, for specialists in the fields of African philosophy, African intellectual history and African studies who are interested in the Method of Conversational Thinking as an approach of choice in their research.

We endorse and propagate the method of Conversational Thinking (CT) as an African culture-inspired procedure of inquiry in different fields.

We endorse and propagate the doctrine of Conversational Philosophy (CP) as an African culture-inspired orientation to philosophy.

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The Conversational School of Philosophy provides support and resources to philosophy students and faculty. It represents the interests of educators and researchers with funding agencies and advocacy organizations and promotes the discipline and profession within broader academia and beyond. Join today!

our objectives

To promote contacts and collaborations among African philosophers and rigorous-minded scholars in the sundry fields of African studies;

To groom and mentor young and future African intellectuals and thinkers;

To train members to be meticulous in writing, brave in thinking and smashing in extempore presentation;

To encourage and promote original thinking and the highest standard of research among members;

To organize international conferences and workshops, and sponsor or attract sponsorship for members to attend the same where relevant to the objectives of the society;

To publish and sustain the publication of quality research papers on Filosofia Theoretica: Journal of African philosophy, Culture and Religions.

Scholarly Activities

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Announcement!!

Invitation International Colloquium CIIS Germany

International Colloquium
Theme: Applications of Conversational Thinking

Keynote Lecturer/5th CSP DALS: Professor C.K. Raju, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies

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2021 CHIEPA Essay Prize Topic: “Rethinking the Logic Foundation of African Philosophy”.

The deadline for submission of entries is 12 mid-night (West African Time) February 12, 2021. The winning entry will be announced on March 19 2020. We intend to review and publish the winning essay in the first issue of 2021. All submissions to be sent to awards@cspafrica.org with the subject title written as: SURNAME-2021 CHIEPA ENTRY. Include a separate file containing a 200 word short bio.

The Official Blog Launch

The official blog of the Conversational School of Philosophy is now up and running and we are inviting submissions from philosophers and intellectuals who are especially keen on writing on topics related to the African place. See details on the blog page.

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1^st CSP EMERGING IDEAS ON CONVERSATIONAL THINKING CONFERENCE (EICT)

The Conversational School of Philosophy (CSP), in collaboration with Thinking Africa, invites scholars to submit abstracts (200 words max) for consideration. Priority will be given to submissions that comply with the eight postulates of the conversational method.

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The African Philosophy World Conference: From the Eyes of the CSP

University of Johannesburg’s Philosophy Department Hosts a Tribute to Ifeanyi Menkiti

Two New Philosophy Jobs At University Of Kwazulu-Natal

In Memory of Prof John Mbiti

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1st CSP EMERGING IDEAS ON CONVERSATIONAL THINKING CONFERENCE (EICT)

The Verdict of Posterity is Enough Incentive to Work Hard in the Absence of Recognition Today

The African Philosophy World Conference: From the Eyes of the CSP

University of Johannesburg’s Philosophy Department Hosts a Tribute to Ifeanyi Menkiti

Two New Philosophy Jobs At University Of Kwazulu-Natal

In Memory of Prof John Mbiti

1^st CSP EMERGING IDEAS ON CONVERSATIONAL THINKING CONFERENCE (EICT)