Abstract: A reflection of African ontology in the light of Thomistic metaphysics of logos is an attempt to understand the nature of African ontology in the light of Thomistic metaphysics of logos. Thomas Aquinas is here taken by the writer as an authentic representative of Western culture in both Christian civilization and analytic culture in Western society. In essence, Thomas Aquinas represent perfectly the Western analytic and synthetic ontology, be it in religious or in scientific arena. By reflecting African ontology in the light of Thomistic metaphysics of logos, this paper assumes that there is a disparity in thinking process between the Westerners and Africans. This disparity is reflected in economic, scientific development and in the conception of Christianity. The writer wants to understand the nature of......
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