{"product_id":"philosophical-perspectives-on-communalism-and-morality-in-african-traditions-paperback","title":"Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in African Traditions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePolycarp Ikuenobe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a philosophical analysis of the idea of communalism as a dominant philosophical theme in various African cultures. It argues that the idea of communalism, which is the basis for the now popular African saying, \"it takes a village to raise a child,\" may be seen as a conceptual framework and the foundation for African ideas, values, thought and belief systems. Polycarp Ikuenobe also defends the idea of communalism against the criticisms that it has elements of spiritualism, anachronism, authoritarianism, lack of critical reflection, irrationality, indoctrination, and corruption. These elements, critics claim, are the fundamental problems that have impeded Africa's economic, political, and technological development. \u003ci\u003ePhilosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in African Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e offers the unique and insightful argument that if communalism is properly understood and harnessed, it could provide the foundation for Africa's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolycarp Ikuenobe\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of Philosophy at Kent State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 8.88 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53248468746547,"sku":"9780739114926","price":111.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/uD9XhsdlFF9780739114926.webp?v=1776311612","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/philosophical-perspectives-on-communalism-and-morality-in-african-traditions-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}