In singularity, subjectivity is always white, and only the white body embodies knowledge. All others embody ignorance in relation to their ranking on the eurocentric developmental scale. Singularity converts equality, justice and fairness into benefits, not rights, so no moral compulsion exists to end inequality or racism. Singularity does not allow any center other than itself; hence, people of color are at the lower end of the totem pole with black people at the base.
Nigerian philosopher and painter
Nkiru Nzegwu (born March 22, 1954) is a Nigerian philosopher, painter, author, curator and art historian. She is Distinguished Professor for Research at State University of New York at Binghamton.Among Dr. Nzegwu’s areas of expertise are African aesthetics, philosophy, African feminist issues, multicultural studies in art, and digital publishing.
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Nzegwu, Nkiru
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Nzegwu, Nkiru Uwechia
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Uwechia Nzegwu, Nkiru
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philosophy in Africa" were senior members of the department and famed philosopher, while supporters of the idea that "philosophy existed in Africa," often times anchored their arguments on the well-meaning, but non-rigorous and noncritical "Bantu philosophy" writings of Father Placide Temples, a white Belgian priest.
"In my view, African and/or Africana philosophy of the 20th century was largely developed on "singularity," a phenomenon: that denies value to the cultural systems of other cultures, yet appropriates their achievements as its own. This makes it possible for ancient Egyptian culture to become white, Jesus to be blue-eyed and blond haired, Christianity to become a white religion, the Moors/Maures to turn into whites, and a white Matt Damon to save China's Song Dynasty from extra-terrestrial monsters