African ethics : Gĩkũyũ traditional morality
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書誌事項
African ethics : Gĩkũyũ traditional morality
(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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  埼玉
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  東京
  神奈川
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  石川
  福井
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  長野
  岐阜
  静岡
  愛知
  三重
  滋賀
  京都
  大阪
  兵庫
  奈良
  和歌山
  鳥取
  島根
  岡山
  広島
  山口
  徳島
  香川
  愛媛
  高知
  福岡
  佐賀
  長崎
  熊本
  大分
  宮崎
  鹿児島
  沖縄
  韓国
  中国
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  イギリス
  ドイツ
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注記
Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-259) and index
Also available online
内容説明・目次
内容説明
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.
目次
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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