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Zara Yacob, b. 1592. Leading thinker of the Ethiopian Enlightenment who emphasized the importance of clear thinking. His name is variously spelled in the Roman alphabet; some common variations are Zara Yaqob, Zara Yaquob and Zera Yakob.
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Meditating on Famine
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Short article by Teodros Kiros, considering the Ethiopian famine in light of Zara Yacob's own protestations against untimely death.
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The Meditations of Zara Yaquob
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Paper presented by Teodoros Kiros at the 20th World Congress of Philosophy. Includes an autobiographical excerpt from the philosopher's writings.
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Zara Yakob
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Excerpt from a talk delivered by Teodros Kiros at Emerson College. Focuses on Yakob's notion of the rationality of the heart, and its relevance for modern problems.
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