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What is one of the challenges posed by normative theories in relation to African cultures?
What is one of the challenges posed by normative theories in relation to African cultures?
The emphasis on individualism does not align with the communal nature of African cultures.
According to Mangena, where does justice reside in communitarian cultures?
According to Mangena, where does justice reside in communitarian cultures?
Justice resides in the community, not in the individual.
How does Osikhena define dialogue in Shona society?
How does Osikhena define dialogue in Shona society?
Dialogue involves effective communication between human persons aimed at a shared understanding of reality, including a spiritual dimension.
What are the fundamental norms and ideals to which the conduct of a human being ought to conform?
What are the fundamental norms and ideals to which the conduct of a human being ought to conform?
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Why are an individual's actions and behavior considered as falling short of the ideals and standards of personhood?
Why are an individual's actions and behavior considered as falling short of the ideals and standards of personhood?
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When do children attain the status of personhood?
When do children attain the status of personhood?
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What is the connection between African ethics and religion?
What is the connection between African ethics and religion?
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What is the importance of character in African ethics?
What is the importance of character in African ethics?
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How is character defined by Akan thinkers?
How is character defined by Akan thinkers?
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What is the relationship between knowledge and action in relation to moral principles?
What is the relationship between knowledge and action in relation to moral principles?
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What is the difference between being a human being and being a person in Akan and Yoruba thought?
What is the difference between being a human being and being a person in Akan and Yoruba thought?
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What is the relationship between morality and ethics?
What is the relationship between morality and ethics?
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What are the core elements of the morality of a society?
What are the core elements of the morality of a society?
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How do moral principles and rules apply to different human societies?
How do moral principles and rules apply to different human societies?
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What are some African words for ethics and morality?
What are some African words for ethics and morality?
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What is spirituality in the context of African religion?
What is spirituality in the context of African religion?
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How are 'spiritual messages' received in traditional African religion?
How are 'spiritual messages' received in traditional African religion?
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How is the moral character of 'spiritual messages' judged in a non-revealed religious context?
How is the moral character of 'spiritual messages' judged in a non-revealed religious context?
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According to African ethics, how is good and evil determined?
According to African ethics, how is good and evil determined?
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What does individualistic ethics focus on?
What does individualistic ethics focus on?
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According to African moral thought, where does the well-being of man depend on?
According to African moral thought, where does the well-being of man depend on?
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Why is cooperation with other human beings important for fulfilling the needs and goals of the individual?
Why is cooperation with other human beings important for fulfilling the needs and goals of the individual?
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According to African ethical conceptions, how are all human beings related?
According to African ethical conceptions, how are all human beings related?
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What virtues are associated with the idea of brotherhood in African cultures?
What virtues are associated with the idea of brotherhood in African cultures?
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What is the main intent of the Akan maxim 'In human flesh there is no edge of cultivation—no boundary'?
What is the main intent of the Akan maxim 'In human flesh there is no edge of cultivation—no boundary'?
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What is the common good according to African ethical conceptions?
What is the common good according to African ethical conceptions?
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