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March 2, 20260 citationsOpen Access

African Philosophy in South Africa: Its Contribution to Global Ethical Debates

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TMThamiwe MathebulaSMSiyangele Mkhize

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the contributions of African philosophy to global ethical discussions.
  • Thematic analysis of existing literature on African philosophical thought in South Africa.
  • Focus on ethics as the primary area of study.
  • Review of notable themes related to Ubuntu philosophy.
  • Emphasis on Ubuntu philosophy's role in community and interdependence.
  • Unique insights into social ethics from African philosophy influence global discussions.
  • Highlighting significant contributions of African philosophy to contemporary ethics.

Abstract

African Philosophy in South Africa has a rich tradition that contributes to global ethical debates through its unique perspectives and methodologies. The study employs a thematic analysis approach to review existing literature on African philosophical thought in South Africa, focusing on ethics as the primary focus area. A notable theme within the findings is the emphasis on Ubuntu philosophy's role in fostering community and interdependence, influencing ethical discussions globally. The research underscores the significant contributions of African philosophy to contemporary global ethical debates by highlighting its unique insights into social ethics. Future work should include empirical studies integrating philosophical analysis with practical applications in South Africa's society and policy-making processes. African Philosophy, Ethical Debates, Ubuntu, Global Ethics

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Mathebula et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52d9af1e85e5c73bf0a57https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18813907
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