Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Philosophical Foundations: An Analysis of African Perspectives on Ethics in Tanzania

Amelia Ndege, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Shannon Wilson-Holt, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Cherine Mponda, Department of Research, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Daisy Mwamwaya, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18897524
Published: December 19, 2009

Abstract

African philosophy has seen a resurgence in recent years, with scholars increasingly engaging with global ethical debates. Tanzania, as a diverse nation with significant cultural and philosophical traditions, offers valuable insights into how African perspectives can contribute to these discussions. The methodology involves a qualitative analysis of primary texts such as scholarly articles, religious texts, and traditional oral histories from different regions of Tanzania. A thematic content analysis will be employed to synthesize the findings. Findings indicate that Tanzanian ethical discourse often incorporates themes of ubuntu (humaneness) and respect for ancestors, reflecting a deep interconnectedness with nature and community. These themes are particularly evident in contemporary legal reforms aimed at promoting social cohesion. This study contributes to the global conversation on ethics by highlighting specific African philosophical contributions that have practical implications for policy-making and societal development in Tanzania. Future research should explore how these traditional ethical frameworks can be integrated into formal education systems, thereby fostering a more inclusive understanding of ethical practices among Tanzanian youth. African philosophy, Ethics, Tanzania, Ubuntu, Traditional oral histories

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Amelia Ndege, Shannon Wilson-Holt, Cherine Mponda, Daisy Mwamwaya (2009). Philosophical Foundations: An Analysis of African Perspectives on Ethics in Tanzania. African Journal of Feminist Theory and Praxis, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18897524

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African diasporaEthical pluralismHermeneuticsIntersectionalityRelational ethicsUbuntuPostcolonial theory

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