Angolan Political Thought

<i>Angolan Political Thought</i>introduces anticolonial thinkers whose writings on colonialism and liberation have been instrumental in the formation of Angolan identity. It focuses on the political nature of these thinkers and how their work has impacted Angolan political reality. <br/><br/>Luís Cordeiro-Rodrigues both introduces and critically analyzes the thought of Queen Njinga Mário Pinto de Andrade Agostinho Neto and Pepetela and systematically addresses five important topics in Angolan political thought. Firstly it gives a general introduction to African political philosophy and explains the place of Angolan political thought in this. Secondly it explains how different Angolan thinkers have conceptualized colonialism and its effects on the global Black community. Thirdly the book surveys what key Angolan thinkers have identified as legitimate and effective tools of liberation and resistance from colonialism. For example it addresses the place of poetry for liberation as well as the justification for war against colonial powers. Fourth this book will explain the different theories that Africa and in particular African identity consists of. Finally it will look at Angolan theories of distributive justice and compensation for historical injustices.