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Definition of African legal philosophy
African legal philosophy is the study of African jurisprudents which reflect on the nature of law ,it's sources ,administration and goals, as well as an analysis of different concepts or manifestation found in the legal system from an African point of view, opposed to the Eurocentric legal philosophical point of view.

The nature of African legal philosophy
African legal philosophy, like Eurocentric legal philosophy under takes a rational enquiry(using tradition) into fundamental question .In African legal philosophy the question have been , what is African legal African philosophy all about?. The has been different responds to the question.

The first place the are those who are from a Eurocentric viewpoint, argue that African legal philosophy does not exist, the is not such a thing as African Legal philosophy. the basis of such argument is that African legal philosophy does not have a written tradition, and it origin is communal thinking. however kaphangwane an African philosopher, has responded to that argument by providing that some western philosophies also come from communal though and were originally unwritten down. in the second place there are those who argue that, the might b something like African legal Philosophy but it's impossible to determine its content or substance, this argument is based on the view that legal rules in Africa are indistinguishable from customs and therefore the is not legal system on which to base philosophy. The third attitude provides the is such a thing as legal philosophy but it not really all that different from Western legal philosophy. The last approach provides the is a distinctive African legal philosophy, philosophers like Oruka argue that African legal philosophy need not fallow Western pattern in order to be regarded as philosophy.

Types of African Legal Philosophy
The are three types of African philosophy Namely:

Ethnophilosophy – which is based on communal thoughts and collective thoughts which are orally transferred, it contrary to the typical western conceptions, it not based on systematic ideas of individuals.it relies on metaphysical assumptions and traditional African wisdom and tends to combine philosophy, mysticism and religion.

Sage philosophy- a sage is a wise person, who is the custodian of the survival of his society, this philosophical approach emphasizes collective thought, it based on the ideas of a person. it Is therefore based on thoughts of individuals who are concerned with fundamental ethical issues of their society and who have the ability to offer insightful solutions to some of those issues.

Nationalist ideological philosophy - attempts to produce a unique political theory based on traditional Africa socialism, in terms of this approach African philosophers play a political role.

The following are some of the main ideas in Africa Legal philosophy:

Metaphysical Assumption – at the heart of the above approaches lies, this idea which provides, religion, ethics, law and customs are closely intertwined and determined as one. In this regard Africa legal philosophers address issues relevant to their society, political role through observation of culture.<>Kroeze Legal philosophy145 Communitarian – this idea is very strong in African legal philosophy, more in political theory, it tied to what can be called African socialism. This idea is based on the important of family in African societies. Therefore, conflicts amongst members of community are regarded as destructive, conflicts must be settled and balanced be restored. the community is always regarded as more important that the individual.

Reconciliation – African legal philosophers favors a theory of law and adjudication that is very different from the western concept, the western is based on the adversarial nature of legal proceedings, the African concepts is based on the reconciliation theory.

Ubuntu – means humanity, humanness, morality and compassion, it focuses on harmony through social relations with the group, duties to others, caring, empathy respect for elders, it also focuses on group solidarity rather than individual interest.