This book offers a unique comparative study of ubuntu, a dominant
ethical theory in African philosophy, and western monotheism. It is
the first book to bring ubuntu to bear on the axiology of theism
debate in contemporary analytic philosophy of religion. A large
motivating force behind this book is to explore the extent to which
there is intersubjective ethical agreement and disagreement between
ubuntu and Western worldviews like monotheism and naturalism. First,
the author assesses the various arguments for anti-theism and
pro-theism on the assumption that ubuntu is true. Ubuntu’s
communitarian focus might be so different from the Western tradition
that it completely changes how we evaluate theism and atheism. Second,
the author assesses the advantages and disadvantages of the truth of
ubuntu for the world. Third and finally, he assesses the axiological
status of faith for both monotheism and ubuntu. Ubuntu and Western
Monotheism will be of interest to scholars and advanced students
specializing in philosophy of religion, African religion and
philosophy, and religious ethics.
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An Axiological Investigation
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ISBN
9781000435443
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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