News: June/July 2025
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Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, renowned for his work 'The Invention of Africa', passed away on April 22, 2025, at 83, impacting historical narratives on Africa. His emigration from Congo in 1979 to the U.S. marked a pivotal transition in his philosophy career, influencing many through his lectures at prestigious institutions. In related news, Byung-Chul Han received the Princess of Asturias Award in 2025, acknowledged for his profound critiques of contemporary societal issues, including the effects of neoliberalism, shedding light on disorders born from excessive positivity and societal narcissism.
Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, a prominent Congolese philosopher whose works reshaped perspectives on Africa, passed away at the age of 83, leaving a profound intellectual legacy.
Byung-Chul Han, the acclaimed Korean-German philosopher, received the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for his critical discourse on modern society's challenges and societal disorders.
Read at Philosophynow
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