African ethics : Gĩkũyũ traditional morality

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African ethics : Gĩkũyũ traditional morality

Hannah Wangeci Kinoti ; edited by G. Wakuraya Wanjohi ; with the assistance of Gerald J. Wanjohi

(Studien zur interkulturellen Philosophie = Studies in intercultural philosophy = Études de philosophie interculturelle / series editor, Heinz Kimmerle, Ram Adhar Mall, 19)

Rodopi, 2010

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-259) and index

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African Ethics: Gikuyu Traditional Morality by Hannah Kinoti was prompted by the author's concern about the decline of moral standards among the Gikuyu in modern Kenya. Western education and increased interaction with other cultures had made the society more complex and sophisticated. At the same time, social evils like corruption, robbery, prostitution, broken homes and sexual promiscuity were on the increase. "While this is happening," says the author, "African culture is often referred to in the past tense as if it is no longer relevant." She wished to discover what were the virtues that, prior to the introduction of western civilization, held society together and formed the basis of its morality. She decided to examine some of the key virtues (honesty, generosity, justice, courage and temperance) that were highly valued in traditional Gikuyu culture. She then compared the understanding and practice of these virtues by three groups: old people (who had had first-hand experience of traditional life), middle-aged people and young people. The results of this study should appeal to researchers and teachers of African traditions, culture, religion and ethics. Equally, students of comparative ethics should find this a valuable source of information on traditional ways of maintaining behaviour that made for harmony in society. Young Africans wishing to get a deeper understanding of their roots should also find this work of great interest.

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Preface Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction Rationale for the study Description of the literature The various groups interviewed Chapter 1: The Cultural Setting Gikuyu society in the pre-colonial period Changes that have occurred in Gikuyu society since the 1880s Chapter 2: Honesty (Wihokeku) Views of early writers What is honesty? Honesty in modern times Conclusion Chapter 3: Generosity (Utaana) Views of early writers What is generosity? (utuuna) The ideal practice of generosity Why generosity is valued Traditional ways of enforcing generosity Generosity in modern times Conclusion Chapter 4: Justice (Kihooto) Views of early writers What is justice? Reward and punishment Forgiveness, atonement and restoration Younger generations' understanding of justice Justice in modern times Conclusion Chapter 5: Courage (Ucamba) Views of early writers Who is a courageous person? Incentives to courage Conclusion Chapter 6: Temperance (Wikindiria) Views of early writers Temperance as abstention (kwihinga) Temperance as self-control (gwithima) Temperance as caution (wimenyereri) Temperance as steadfastness (ukiririria) Temperance in modern times Factors influencing ideas about temperance Conclusion General Conclusion Notes and references Bibliography Archival material Index About the author

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