Human dignity in African philosophy : a very short introduction / Motsamai Molefe.
2022
B5315.D54 M65 2022eb
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Title
Human dignity in African philosophy : a very short introduction / Motsamai Molefe.
Author
Molefe, Motsamai, author.
ISBN
9783030932176 (electronic book)
3030932176 (electronic book)
9783030932169 (paperback)
3030932168 (paperback)
3030932176 (electronic book)
9783030932169 (paperback)
3030932168 (paperback)
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2022]
Copyright
©2022
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (x, 75 pages) : illustrations.
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10.1007/978-3-030-93217-6 doi
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B5315.D54 M65 2022eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
199/.6
Summary
This book throws a spotlight on the under-explored African perspective on the mercurial concept of human dignity. To do so, it employs two strategies. In the first instance, it considers African theories of human dignity: (1) vitality; (2) community; (3) Personhood. Secondly, it explores the plausibility of these theories by applying them to select applied ethics themes, specifically: animal ethics, disability ethics and euthanasia. The aim of this book is not to argue for the plausibility of these African theories, but to familiarize the global audience of philosophy, ethics and related disciplines (legal studies, sociology, bioethics and so on) with a neglected African perspective on this vital concept. The books is aimed at scholars of philosophy interested in non-European and specifically African perspective.
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SpringerBriefs in philosophy.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Dedication
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Dignity in African Philosophy
Chapter 2. Theories of Dignity in African Philosophy
Chapter 3. African Theories of Human Dignity: Euthanasia, Animal Ethics and Disability
Index.
Dedication
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Dignity in African Philosophy
Chapter 2. Theories of Dignity in African Philosophy
Chapter 3. African Theories of Human Dignity: Euthanasia, Animal Ethics and Disability
Index.