Abstract

AbstractThis chapter offers a general introduction to the subject of human dignity in the literature in African philosophy. To do so, it does the following. It begins by specifying the two aims of the book. It proceeds to discuss various aspects related to the concept of human dignity in moral philosophy: (1) its contested nature; (2) the different senses associated with it and (3) its importance in moral and political philosophy. Next, it considers the onto-moral resources posited as the basis for human dignity in the literature in African philosophy – vitality, community and personhood. Finally, it highlights the three themes in applied ethics that will be considered in the book.KeywordsApplied ethicsCommunityHuman dignityHuman rightsPersonhoodVitality

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