| Description |
1 online resource (286 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Studies in intercultural philosophy, 0928-141X ; 19 |
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Studien zur interkulturellen Philosophie ; 19.
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| Contents |
Introduction. Rationale for the study ; Description of the literature ; The various groups interviewed -- The cultural setting. Gĩnkũyũ society in the pre-colonial period ; Changes that have occurred in Gĩnkũyũ society since the 1880s -- Honesty (wĩhokeku). Views of early writers ; What is honesty? ; Honesty in modern times ; Conclusion -- Generosity (Ũtaana). Views of early writers ; What is generosity? (ũtuuna) ; The ideal practice of generosity ; Why generosity is valued ; Traditional ways of enforcing generosity ; Generosity in modern times ; Conclusion -- Justice (Kĩhooto). Views of early writers ; What is justice? ; Reward and punishment ; Forgiveness, atonement and restoration ; Younger generations' understanding of justice ; Justice in modern times ; Conclusion -- Courage (ũcamba). Views of early writers ; Who is a courageous person? ; Incentives to courage ; Conclusion -- Temperance (wĩkindĩria). Views of early writers ; Temperance as abstention (kwĩhinga) ; Temperance as self-control (gwĩthima) ; Temperance as caution (wĩmenyereri) ; Temperance as steadfastness (ũkirĩrĩria) ; Temperance in modern times ; Factors influencing ideas about temperance ; Conclusion -- General conclusion |
| Summary |
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 so |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-259) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ethics -- Kenya
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Kikuyu (African people)
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Philosophy, Kikuyu.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Social.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
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Ethics
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Kikuyu (African people)
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Philosophy, Kikuyu
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Kenya
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wanjohi, G. Wakuraya.
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Wanjohi, G. J.
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| ISBN |
9789042030893 |
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9042030895 |
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