African ethics
African philosophical traditions
One strand of inquiry examines character, common welfare, and communal life.
Historical context
African moral philosophy brings together sources of varied origins and contemporary work on relationships, character, and community.
Overview
An act of care can be valued for the need it meets and the kind of social bond it cultivates. Relational theories must explain how concern for community can coexist with room for individual choice.
Main claims
Character and communal relationships offer relevant standards for thinking about responsibility and welfare.
Debates and nuances
Accounts of community and rights vary across peoples and thinkers.
This entry provides educational context.