ABSTRACT

This study, "A Philosophical evaluation of the core Principles of Yoruba Beliefs regarding the relationships between God, humanity, and the Cosmos," examines the intricate connections among these fundamental elements from a traditional Yoruba perspective. Several fallacies about African philosophy, particularly the notion that Africans lack philosophical inclination, are attempted to be refuted by the critical exposition for the benefit of Western readers. An understanding of Yoruba culture is necessary before delving into the relationships between God, man, and the universe. The Yoruba people's philosophical position is understood in light of their geography, language, beliefs, and social structure. This study of African philosophy looks at elements, sources, techniques, and a problem. The study provides insights into Yoruba concept of God's existence, primacy, and eternity by delving deeply into the nature, attributes, omnipresence, omnipotence, transcendence, and moral aspects of God in Yoruba belief. The study also looks at how the Yoruba define man, highlighting their sociological and anthropological viewpoints that highlight the intricate relationship between man and nature, the notion of an eternal soul, the belief in reincarnation, and the characteristics that, in Yoruba philosophy, characterize human life. A careful analysis of God's relationship with man and the universe reveals the importance of the creator-creature relationship, God's omnipotence, and the cosmic order that was ordered by God. Examining the Yoruba people's beliefs—transcendence, reincarnation, and their seeming dependence on gods as intermediaries—the work emphasizes the community's brotherhood and solidarity while denouncing the theological foundations and purported dogmatism of their philosophical approach.