Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline
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Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline is a foundational work by Maulana Karenga that systematically presents his African-centered philosophical framework of Kawaida, which underlies the creation of Kwanzaa and emphasizes cultural nationalism, ethics, and social change.
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| Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline canonical | 1 |
| Kawaida as a synthesis of the best of African thought and practice | 1 |
| Kawaida theory | 1 |
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Target entity: Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline Context triple: [Maulana Karenga, notableWork, Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline]
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Target entity: Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline Target entity description: Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline is a foundational work by Maulana Karenga that systematically presents his African-centered philosophical framework of Kawaida, which underlies the creation of Kwanzaa and emphasizes cultural nationalism, ethics, and social change.
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A.
Varieties of Political Theory
Varieties of Political Theory is a seminal collection of essays by political scientist David Easton that surveys and critiques major approaches and methodologies in modern political theory.
-
B.
The Social Basis of the Third International Theory
The Social Basis of the Third International Theory is the third section of Muammar Gaddafi’s political manifesto The Green Book, outlining the social principles and structures underpinning his proposed alternative to capitalism and communism.
-
C.
The Myth of the State
The Myth of the State is a posthumously published philosophical work by Ernst Cassirer that analyzes the role of myth and symbolic thought in the rise of modern political ideologies and totalitarianism.
-
D.
On the Use and Abuse of Political Terms
"On the Use and Abuse of Political Terms" is a 19th-century treatise by Sir George Cornewall Lewis that critically examines the meanings and misapplications of key concepts in political language and discourse.
-
E.
Social Theory of International Politics
Social Theory of International Politics is a seminal work in international relations that develops a constructivist framework to explain how state identities and interests are shaped by social interaction rather than solely by material power.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
contribute to Black liberation thought
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offer an African-centered framework for ethics ⓘ provide a systematic presentation of Kawaida theory ⓘ |
| associatedWith | US Organization (United Slaves) founded by Maulana Karenga ⓘ |
| author | Maulana Karenga ⓘ |
| clarifies |
the conceptual foundations of Kawaida
ⓘ
the relationship between culture and revolution ⓘ |
| context | post-1960s Black liberation struggles in the United States ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
Kawaida as a philosophy of cultural and social change
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Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Kawaida as a synthesis of the best of African thought and practice
cultural nationalism as a strategy for liberation ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
cultural grounding as a basis for liberation
ⓘ
self-determination and collective responsibility ⓘ the reconstruction of African culture in the diaspora ⓘ the role of ethics in social practice ⓘ |
| genre |
introductory text
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theoretical outline ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of culture as a basis for liberation
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discussion of social practice and struggle ⓘ discussion of the principles underlying Kwanzaa ⓘ outline of Kawaida’s ethical framework ⓘ |
| influenced |
African American cultural nationalism
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contemporary Kawaida philosophy ⓘ discourse on Kwanzaa ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Afrocentrism
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surface form:
African-centered philosophy
Kawaida philosophy ⓘ
surface form:
Kawaida theory
cultural nationalism ⓘ ethics ⓘ social change ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
Africana philosophy
ⓘ
ethics ⓘ social and political philosophy ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
African-centered thought
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Black nationalist thought ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Black liberation movements
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surface form:
Black liberation movement
Kwanzaa ⓘ Nguzo Saba ⓘ Pan-Africanism ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
activists in Black liberation movements
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scholars of African American thought ⓘ students of Africana studies ⓘ |
| theoreticalBasisFor | the creation of Kwanzaa ⓘ |
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