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Kocc Barma Fall
15th century Senegambian philosopher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kocc Barma Fall or Kotch Barma Fall,[1] more commonly known as Kocc Barma, born Birima Maxuréja Demba Xolé Faal (1586-1655[1][2]) was a Cayorian philosopher and a member of the laman class.[2][3] Kocc Barma was an Ajoor-Ajoor — a Serer demonym, meaning an inhabitant of the Kingdom of Cayor (Wa Kajoor in Wolof), now part of present-day Senegal.[1]
Quick Facts Birima Maxuréja Demba Xolé Faal (Kocc Barma Fall), Born ...
Birima Maxuréja Demba Xolé Faal (Kocc Barma Fall) | |
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Born | 1586 |
Died | 1655 |
Region | African philosophy |
Main interests | ethics, politics and society |
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He is considered to be the greatest Senegalese thinker and philosopher, and one of the prominent figures of African philosophy.[2] His fertile imagination, his quick wit and his metaphorical sayings are part of the universe of Wolof culture. During his lifetime, he was particularly concerned about the injustice of damels, whom he viewed as tyrannical.[3]