Author: Ephraim Gwaravanda & Dennis Masaka
ISBN No: 978-1-919932-92-7
Cost: 30.00
This paper seeks to analyse selected Shona proverbs and expose their epistemological implications. It tries to classify Shona proverbs according to the manner in which they describe, analyse and evaluate knowledge. It posits that Shona proverbs are laden with epistemological content. These claims centre around, among others, knowledge about the self, experiential knowledge, shared knowledge and knowledge obtained from authorities. Thus, the paper advances the contention that proverbs are one part of Shona folklore through which knowledge can be examined.
ISBN No: 978-1-919932-92-7
Cost: 30.00
This paper seeks to analyse selected Shona proverbs and expose their epistemological implications. It tries to classify Shona proverbs according to the manner in which they describe, analyse and evaluate knowledge. It posits that Shona proverbs are laden with epistemological content. These claims centre around, among others, knowledge about the self, experiential knowledge, shared knowledge and knowledge obtained from authorities. Thus, the paper advances the contention that proverbs are one part of Shona folklore through which knowledge can be examined.
