African Spirituality and Ethics

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African Spirituality and Ethics

Decolonising a False Dichotomy

Cultural studies Social groups: religious groups and communities Ethics and moral philosophy Traditional African religions and spiritual beliefs

Author: Munyaradzi Felix Murove

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Collection: Religion and Philosophy

Language: English

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Published on: 28th December 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031455902


Overview

This book explores the symbiotic relationship that exists between African spirituality and ethics. Felix Murove discusses how these two concepts are entwined, and illustrates how they play a role in applied ethical issues. He argues that the general understanding of spirituality in Africa stems from Christianity, which has had a negative impact on African indigenous spirituality.

Methodology

The conceptual tools that run throughout the book are considerably Afro-centric, a methodological strategy which inevitably requires the reader to adopt some prior willingness to learn these Afro-centric concepts without easily resorting to western Christian and philosophical categories of thought.

Conclusion

The book advocates for an Afro-centric conceptualization of spirituality and ethics, and encourages the reader to adopt a more holistic approach to African spirituality.

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