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African Philosophy Through Ubuntu

Mogobe B. Ramose
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Southern Africa

South Africa

Era

Contemporary

Language

English

Genre

Philosophy

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A systematic philosophical analysis of Ubuntu ('I am because we are'), arguing that Ubuntu is not merely an ethic but a complete ontology that should ground African philosophy and governance.

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The most rigorous philosophical treatment of Ubuntu; foundational for African political and legal philosophy

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A systematic philosophical analysis of Ubuntu ('I am because we are'), arguing that Ubuntu is not merely an ethic but a complete ontology that should ground African philosophy and governance. The most rigorous philosophical treatment of Ubuntu; foundational for African political and legal philosophy

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