Black Philosophy, 1978

00:00:08 Recording begins with Bill Jones discussing Black philosophy and theology._x000D_|00:02:46 Talks about how any research on Black philosophy should be conducted on two lines._x000D_|00:06:13 Introduces his topic for discussion- Methodological principles or recommendations designed to reveal Black philosophy._x000D_|00:06:44 Discusses how the most profitable cultural and intellectual region to track down Black philosophy is in the area of Black religion as phenomenologically interpreted._x000D_|00:20:27 Talks about how Afro American religions must be approached as a multi facet phenomenon and comprise a full spectrum of theistic and non-theistic options|00:32:19 Talks about how philosophy can best be interpreted as a rival soteriological perspective and how it advances itself against rival positions as a necessary corrective for human well-being._x000D_|00:49:18 Discusses how Black humanism must be interpreted as a specific strategy for liberation|00:53:45 Ends presentation.|00:58:23 Cornel West responds to Bill Jones presentation by saying in the African context, philosophy is not separate from religion._x000D_|01:11:38 Talks about humanism and ancient Western philosophy questioning God’s goodness and the same questioning in the African American experience._x000D_|01:27:51 Audio ends.