Socrates and Orunmila

In Socrates and Orunmila Sophie Oluwole argues for recognizing Orunmila, a Yoruba sage, as a philosophical figure whose ideas warrant comparative study alongside classical Western philosophers.

Oluwole explores Yoruba wisdom traditions, examining epistemology, ethics, and metaphysics in indigenous texts and oral traditions, and draws parallels with Socratic methods.

Her work challenged marginalizing narratives and helped legitimize African philosophical thought within academic discourse.

It inspired subsequent scholars, including Emmanuel Ofuasia, to investigate Yoruba thinkers and situate them within broader process-relational frameworks.

The book contributed significantly to the recovery and scholarly appreciation of African intellectual history.