Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism And

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

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	1	(10)
Chapter One: Methodological and Metaphilosophical Issues	11	(40)
Chapter Two: African Conceptions of Personhood and Community	51	(42)
Chapter Three: Moral Philosophy, Communalism, and Morality	93	(42)
Chapter Four: Oral Tradition, Narratives, and Moral Education	135	(40)
Chapter Five: Communalism and Epistemic Authoritarianism	175	(40)
Chapter Six: Moral Education, Rationality, and Indoctrination	215	(42)
Chapter Seven: Reflections on Communalism, Responsibility, and Liberal Criticisms	257	(34)
Conclusion	291	(20)
Bibliography	311	(10)
Index	321	(18)
About the Author	339

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Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism And Morality in African Traditions

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