Foundations Of An African Ethic - Beyond The Universal Claims Of Western Morality (Paperback)

In this groundbreaking book, Benezet Bujo, a leading voice in African Christian theology, offers an informed critique of Western ethics and lays the theoretical groundwork for a new African ethic. By skillfully drawing on themes from African life such as marriage, therapy, and art, Bujo exposes the shortcomings of the philosophical anthropology implicit in Western ethics, comparing Western theories of natural law, discourse ethics, and communitarianism with the African emphasis on community and remembrance. He then considers whether African ethics can account for central Western values such as autonomy, freedom, and individual identity. Finally, he considers how African ethics both challenges the Church and contributes to its richness, suggesting that an African palaver ethic can integrate the best features of communitarianism and discourse ethics. This timely contribution to African theology will be of special interest to students of religion, comparative and non-Western philosophy, anthropology, and African studies, as well as those intrigued by ongoing debates about universal ethical norms.

General

Imprint:	Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2001
First published:	August 2001
Authors:	Benezet Bujo
Dimensions:	236 x 151 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	214
ISBN-13:	978-0-8245-1905-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Varsity Textbooks Books > Christianity > Christian theology Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Religion & Theology Books > Academic & Education > UNISA > Religion & Theology
LSN:	0-8245-1905-1
Barcode:	9780824519056
Course Code:	CMM3705

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