Prof. Sophie Bosede Oluwole nee Aloba was born on 12th of May 1935, in the town of Igbara Oke. She was a Yoruba professor and philosopher, and was the first female doctorate degree holder in philosophy in Nigeria.
She was a practitioner of Yoruba philosophy.
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She was a practitioner of Yoruba philosophy.
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She studied History, Geography and Philosophy at the UNILAG in Lagos, and eventually settled on philosophy. Following her first degree, she was employed in UNILAG for a time as an assistant lecturer in 1972, and went on to complete her PhD at the University of Ibadan,
making her the first female to hold a doctorate degree in philosophy.
Oluwole taught African Philosophy for six years between 2002 and 2008 at the University of Lagos. At a time, she also served as the first female Dean of Student Affairs in the same institution
Oluwole taught African Philosophy for six years between 2002 and 2008 at the University of Lagos. At a time, she also served as the first female Dean of Student Affairs in the same institution
Oluwole's teachings and works are generally attributed to the Yoruba school of philosophical thought, which was ingrained in the cultural and religious beliefs (Ifá) of the various regions of Yorubaland.
According to Oluwole, this branch of philosophy predates the Western tradition,as the ancient African philosopher Orunmila predates
Socrates by her estimate.These two thinkers, representing the values of the African and Western traditions, are two of Oluwole's biggest influences
Socrates by her estimate.These two thinkers, representing the values of the African and Western traditions, are two of Oluwole's biggest influences
She died in the early hours of 23 December 2018, aged 83.
Her written books
Witchcraft, Reincarnation and the God-Head
Socrates and Ọ̀rúnmìlà: Two Patron Saints of Classical Philosophy;
African Myths and Legends of Gender (with Akin Sofoluwe).
Source : wikipedia
Her written books
Witchcraft, Reincarnation and the God-Head
Socrates and Ọ̀rúnmìlà: Two Patron Saints of Classical Philosophy;
African Myths and Legends of Gender (with Akin Sofoluwe).
Source : wikipedia
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