In African and Afrodiasporic philosophy Immanuel Kant remains a crucial point of reference for intercultural dialogue, although an embittered conflict concerning the interpretation of what is asserted to be a problematic link between universalism and latent racism in his work still rages today.

Nevertheless, Kant is a dialogue partner for epistemic, ethical and political issues as well as for a critical exploration of aspects such as critique, individual autonomy and ability to act. 

Kant’s ethical and epistemic universalism is thus, among other things, a central issue within the scope of critical exploration of his philosophy in contemporary African philosophy. 

In this context, interest focuses on the question of the necessity of universal thought as well as on the issue of appropriate consideration of the particular, plurality and diversity in the various areas and dimensions and its political implications. 

As is the case in Kant’s work, the ethical considerations of African thinkers culminate in political visions.