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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND CLASSICS
University of Ghana
in memoriam
Professor Kwasi Wiredu (1931-2022)
Pioneer in African Philosophy
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 16th February 2022
TIME: 16:00 GMT
VENUE: FORECOURT of the Great Hall, University of Ghana
StReaming Live on
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PROGRAMME
Part I: Opening Ceremonies
4:00pm Arrival of Guests to background "Atentenben"-rendered dirge
4:15pm Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Introduction of Master of Ceremonies
Professor Hasskei Mohammed Majeed, Head, Department of Philosophy and Classics, University of Ghana.
4:20pm Appellation of Kwasi Wiredu with "Seprewa" accompaniment:
Mr. Osei Korankye, Music Department, University of Ghana
4:25pm Scripture Reading (Isaiah 25: 7-9)
Dr. Nancy Myles Gyamfi, Lecturer in Philosophy and Classics, University of Ghana.
(Musical Interlude: Ephraim Amu's "Adikanfo mo")
4:30pm Opening Tribute from the University of Ghana
Professor Nana Aba Amfo, FGA, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana.
4:35pm Tribute from the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professor Sefah-Dedeh, FGA, President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Part II: The life and works of Professor Kwasi Wiredu
4:40pm A friend and academic co-pilgrim
Professor William Abraham, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Santa Cruz.
4:55pm The unique caliber of Wiredu's philosophy
Professor Barry Hallen, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy & Religion, Morehouse College.
5:00pm Wiredu's cultural universalism
Professor Paulin Hountondji, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the Université Nationale du Bénin, Cotonou.
5:05pm Wiredu's place in the African philosophical space
Professor Mogobe Ramose, Research Professor of Philosophy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Department of Clinical Psychology, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa.
(Musical Interlude: Kwabena Nketia's "Onipa bɛyɛɛ bi")
Part III: Engaging in Wiredu's legacy
5:10pm Wiredu's Humanism: "Onipa na ohia"
Professor Martin Ajei, FGA, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Ghana
5:15pm Wiredu and the Analytic Tradition in Africa
Professor Dismas Masolo, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University Louisville.
5:20pm Wiredu's perspectives on Human Rights
Professor Uchenna Okeja, Professor of Philosophy, Rhodes University, South Africa
5:25pm Political deliberation and consensus
Professor Katrin Flikschuh, Professor of political theory at the London School of Economics
(Musical Interlude Ephraim Amu's "kɔ na kotutu")
Part IV: Thanksgiving
5:30pm A word from Prof. Wiredu's family: Akua Wiredu/Agyenim Wiredu
5:40pm Vote of thanks by Professor Emmanuel Ackah, Associate Professor of
Classics, University of Ghana
(Final Hymn: Kwabena Nketia's "Adanse Kronkron")
Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Caesar Atuire, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Classics, University of Ghana
Music: Gramophone Choir, University of Ghana.
All are cordially invited
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Richmond Kwesi, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy & Classics
University of Ghana
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