Liberal philosophy came to Africa through colonialism: it was taught in schools, preached and supported by the churches, and maintained and encouraged by an economic system characterized by competition and maximizing profit-capitalism. Thirty years after independence, liberal philosophy continues to erode traditional values in Africa. To redirect Africans to symbols of common life and respect for persons, nationalist leaders have tried other philosophies: negritude, African socialism, and humanism. This book shows the limitations of these philosophies, and the failure of African philosophy and theology to offer a paradigm for social change. The author proposes a new paradigm for transformation, one rooted in traditional thought, found in the concepts of moyo (life) and umunthu (personhood).
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Introduction
Africa's Biography
Liberalism and African Culture
The Struggle for Authenticity
African Socialism
African Concepts of the World, Life and Person
Christianity and African Values
Community of Life: A Framework for Transformation
Christianity and Social Change
Bibliography
Index
