Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism And Morality in African Traditions

This book examines the idea of communalism in African cultures as a dominant philosophical theme that provides the conceptual foundation for African traditional moral thoughts, moral education, values, beliefs, conceptions of reality, practices, ways of life, and the now popular African saying, it takes a village to raise a child. It defends communalism against various criticisms and argues that when properly understood and harnessed, it could provide the necessary foundation for Africa's development.

Polycarp Ikuenobe is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Kent State University