Human Dignity in African Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

by Motsamai Molefe

This book throws a spotlight on the under-explored African perspective on the mercurial concept of human dignity. To do so, it employs two strategies. In the first instance, it considers African theories of human dignity: (1) vitality; (2) community; (3) Personhood. Secondly, it explores the plausibility of these theories by applying them to select applied ethics themes, specifically: animal ethics, disability ethics and euthanasia. The aim of this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030932168
• ISBN13: 9783030932169
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"