Philosophy, Language, and Literature in an African Context investigates the link between philosophy and language in African literature. Wilfred Lajul and the contributors argue that African literature is more than the desire of literary writers to entertain or provoke thought, but rather a stylistic means through which they convey important information and philosophy. This book also probes into theories, contexts, and moral language in African literature, exploring their implications for language use. The contributors analyze linguistic, philosophical, and cultural worldviews of the African literary writers shown within their poetry, novels, and plays. This book provides new ways of understanding the relationship between philosophy and language in African literature.

Contributions by: Beatrice Abonga Ajok, Gloria Rashid Akello, Sarah Amarorwot, Aloysius Tenywa Malagala, Thaddeus Metz, Dorica Deborah Mirembe, Thaddeus Metz, Betty J. Okot, Charles Nelson Okumu, Peace Yikiru