The philosophy of Ahmed Sekou Toure and its impact on the development of the Republic of Guinea: 1958-1971.
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Title
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The philosophy of Ahmed Sekou Toure and its impact on the development of the Republic of Guinea: 1958-1971.
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Identifier
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AAI9029929
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identifier
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9029929
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Creator
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Diallo, Geraldyne Pemberton.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Donald J. Harvey
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Date
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1990
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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History, Modern | History, African | Philosophy | Political Science, General
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Abstract
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Ahmed Sekou Toure had a vision of what he wanted Guinea and Africa to become. This vision, based on his concept of the African Personality, evolved into his philosophy of revolution; of development; of social progress; of international relations, and of life. Sekou Toure was one of Africa's significant philosophers who created a process of national formation that provided an option for his contemporaries. This study examines Toure's philosophy from 1958 to 1971 by illustrating and examining the fundamental aspects of his thought and how they affected Guinean development.;Part One examines the triple foundation of Toure's philosophy: the concept of the African Personality; the non-capitalist way, and the party state. Toure refined, re-emphasized, enriched, applied, re-stated, updated, and strengthened these fundamental elements from 1958 to 1971.;In Part Two, there is an analysis of the restructuring of Guinean society in accord with Toure's philosophy as a reward for the women, youth and the workers who had sacrificed for Toure's vision of the Guinean revolution. Toure wanted the Guinean society to provide a prototype for other African nations, and he sought to create an equitable and just society based upon his philosophy.;In Part Three Toure's international philosophy is explained. Toure's relationship with nations outside Africa, especially France, the United States and the Soviet Union is analyzed. Toure maintained that African dignity and the right to independence, unity and an equitable share in the profits from her labor and resources must be respected. He made the Guinean example an alternative whose potential power could not be ignored. His neutral position, although costly in many ways, gave Guinea influence and visibility during the early years.;The major foreign policy arena for Toure's philosophy was in the formulation of his African policy. His commitment to African liberation, his role in the creation of the O.A.U. (Organization of African Unity), and Guinea's membership in regional organizations were efforts to facilitate the realization of his philosophy. This study emphasizes the significance of Toure's modern philosophy.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
