Ubuntu and western monotheism: an axiological investigation

"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 bo...

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1. VerfasserIn: Lougheed, Kirk (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: New York London Routledge, Taylor & Francis 2022
In:Jahr: 2022
Schriftenreihe/Zeitschrift:Routledge studies in the philosophy of religion
normierte Schlagwort(-folgen):B Ubuntu (Philosophie) / Subsaharisches Afrika / Ethik / Westliche Welt / Monotheismus
RelBib Classification:AB Religionsphilosophie; Religionskritik; Atheismus
KBN Subsahara-Afrika
VA Philosophie
weitere Schlagwörter:B Monotheism
B Ubuntu (Philosophy)
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Zusammenfassung:"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"--
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0367693402