9780913543665-0913543667-The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten

The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten

ISBN-13: 9780913543665
ISBN-10: 0913543667
Edition: 1
Author: Molefi Kete Asante
Publication date: 2000
Publisher: African American Images
Format: Paperback 175 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780913543665
ISBN-10: 0913543667
Edition: 1
Author: Molefi Kete Asante
Publication date: 2000
Publisher: African American Images
Format: Paperback 175 pages

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The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten (ISBN-13: 9780913543665 and ISBN-10: 0913543667), written by authors Molefi Kete Asante, was published by African American Images in 2000. With an overall rating of 4.1 stars, it's a notable title among other Egypt (Ancient Civilizations History, Eastern, Philosophy, Greek & Roman, History & Surveys) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Egypt books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.58.

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Traditional Eurocentric thought assumes that Greece was the origin of civilization. This book dispels this and other myths by showing that there is a body of knowledge that preceded Greek philosophy. The author documents how the great pyramids were built in 2800 B.C., 2,100 years before Greek civilization. The popular myth of Hippocrates being the father of medicine is dispelled by the fact that Hippocrates studied the works of Imhotep, the true father of medicine, and mentioned his name in his Hippocratic oath. Eleven famous African scholars who preceded Greek philosophers are profiled: Ptahhotep, Kagemni, Duauf, Amenhotep, Amenemope, Imhotep, Amenemhat, Merikare, Sehotepibre, Khunanup, and Akhenaten. These scholars’ ideas on a variety of topics are discussed, including the emergence of science and reason, the moral order, books and education, and the clash of classes.

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