DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND CLASSICS University of Ghana in memoriamProfessor Kwasi Wiredu (1931-2022)Pioneer in African PhilosophyDATE: WEDNESDAY, 16th February 2022TIME: 16:00 GMT VENUE: FORECOURT of the Great Hall, University of GhanaStReaming Live on
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 Watch livestreaming of the event YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/uIIzQNqE0ag Twitter, Facebook : @UnivofGh Richmond Kwesi, PhD Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy & Classics University of Ghana |
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