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The impact of ancient African and eastern social and political thought on selected writings of W. E. B. Dubois, 1986
1986-05-01
Jones, Claudia T
This study has focused on the general question of what impact ancient thought had on selected writings of W. E. B. DuBois. By means of an examination of concepts on socialization, the study analyzed the early socialization experiences of Dr. DuBois. It was contended that knowledge of the ancient culture and world view of his antecedents facilitated his transcending the western paradigm in his scholarship. The problem discussed in this dissertation may be categorized under the rubric of political thought with emphasis on an understanding of traditional African and Islamic thought, this study seeks to comprehend how this ancient orientation influenced the thought process of Dr. DuBois and enabled him to transcend the western paradigm in his scholarship, even though his formal educational experiences were within the western frame of reference. In the conclusion of this study, it is argued that selected works of Dr. DuBois from 1897 to 1961 reflect world views, perceptions of reality, value orientations and frames of reference that are outside the realm of the western philosophical tradition. Further, this analysis suggests that one cannot fully appreciate the dimensions of Dr. DuBois1 scholarship without an understanding of its nonwestern theoretical underpinnings.
- Title:
- The impact of ancient African and eastern social and political thought on selected writings of W. E. B. Dubois, 1986
- Creator:
- Jones, Claudia T
- Date Created:
- 1986-05-01
- Description:
This study has focused on the general question of what impact ancient thought had on selected writings of W. E. B. DuBois. By means of an examination of concepts on socialization, the study analyzed the early socialization experiences of Dr. DuBois. It was contended that knowledge of the ancient culture and world view of his antecedents facilitated his transcending the western paradigm in his scholarship. The problem discussed in this dissertation may be categorized under the rubric of political thought with emphasis on an understanding of traditional African and Islamic thought, this study seeks to comprehend how this ancient orientation influenced the thought process of Dr. DuBois and enabled him to transcend the western paradigm in his scholarship, even though his formal educational experiences were within the western frame of reference. In the conclusion of this study, it is argued that selected works of Dr. DuBois from 1897 to 1961 reflect world views, perceptions of reality, value orientations and frames of reference that are outside the realm of the western philosophical tradition. Further, this analysis suggests that one cannot fully appreciate the dimensions of Dr. DuBois1 scholarship without an understanding of its nonwestern theoretical underpinnings.
Degree type: dissertation
Degree name: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Granting institution: Atlanta University
Department: Department of Political Science
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- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
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