A Contribution from the African Cultural Philosophy towards a Harmonious Coexistence in Pluralistic Societies
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https://doi.org/10.14422/pen.v76.i288.y2020.009Keywords:
African philosophy, relatedness, coexistence, peace-building, conflict resolutionAbstract
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the African cultural philosophy. The aim of the study is to focus on identifying the elements present in the African ontology and epistemology which may contribute towards the consecution of a harmonious coexistence in the increasing plurality of today society. Based on an understanding of reality in which everything dwells in complementarity, interdependence and mutuality, the African worldview approaches difference and particularity as opportunities for mutual growth and cooperation. The acknowledgement of such an intimate mutual relatedness among all human groups which form a given society is the African key to understand the process towards coexistence. This sheds light on the understanding of social dialogue, the peacebuilding processes, and the means for the resolution of conflicts.
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