Grivas Muchineripi Kayange Knihy

The book explores the interplay between capitalism and freedom within African philosophy, highlighting their roots in both traditional and modern political systems. It argues that while elements of neoliberal capitalism are influenced by Western ideologies, they also exist in African traditions. The author discusses the tension between individualism and socialism, rooted in African communitarianism, which has hindered effective policy development and exacerbated socio-economic and ethical challenges across the continent.

Focusing on the ubuntu theory, the book explores its role in shaping virtue and moral character across various African regions. It proposes a critical reconstruction of ubuntu by identifying and conceptualizing four distinct practices that contribute to moral character development. Through this investigation, the author highlights the cultural significance and implications of ubuntu in ethical formation.

Focusing on the concept of justice, the book critiques communal interpretations prevalent in African political philosophy, such as relational theory and Ubuntu justice. The author highlights the limitations of these theories in addressing individual identity. By exploring alternative philosophical frameworks like vitalism and theism, the work advocates for a reconstructed Ubuntu-based theory that emphasizes both self-existence and the existence of others. It also underscores the importance of rights in shaping the understanding of justice within traditional African communities.

Exploring the question of being, this book contrasts Western and African philosophical perspectives through analytic metaphysics. It examines two main views: one focusing on language structure with subjects, objects, and relations, and the other emphasizing a dynamic, holistic understanding of being through verbs. Key metaphysical concepts such as space-time, causation, and the mind-body relationship are analyzed. The text highlights the universal nature of philosophy while acknowledging cultural differences and the impact of language on conceptualizing existence. Additionally, it introduces innovative African models of space and time.