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2026-03-05 07:14 UTC

African #Philosophy vs Western philosophy; a video essay by Godesulloh. This was my early-morning listen, because I got curious which supposed intrinsic stereotypes of such overgeneralised unified categorisation were being used to contrast and compare. Instead I got a wonderful and thoughtful exploration, including about the metaphysics of difference and historical contingencies, which is highly relevant to the topic. He brings up some really great points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJj8LgZM6eE

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@khomus@the-crossroads-inn.com 2026-03-05 17:29

@cassana This video makes me think of sauerkraut. Historically contingent as a survival food, still used because it's tasty. African poor people survival foods will be different, but I bet they totally exist. So right there, the differences, e.g. environment with farming and winters in Europe, but also the commonalities, what are you doing for lean times. There you go, not metaphysical, but if you wondered whether or not I'm Pennsylvania Dutch, well, mystery solved! (1/2)

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