African Politics and Ethics: Exploring New Dimensions

Felix Murove's book explores African traditional ethical resources for African politics, arguing that African ethics is integral to post-colonial political contentious discourse. It discusses how African ethical values have been applied by post-colonial politicians in reconstructing societies and looks critically at the issue of African poverty and the ethic of regional integration and economic cooperation. The book seeks to answer if African traditional ethical values are a panacea to modern African political problems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 173 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

In his comprehensive book, Munyaradzi Felix Murove delves into the rich tapestry of African traditional ethical resources, offering a profound exploration of their relevance in African politics. Murove compellingly argues that African ethics plays a vital role in shaping the contentious discourse surrounding post-colonial African politics. By inviting readers to engage in thoughtful reflection on a range of complex political issues prevalent in post-colonial Africa, Murove seeks to shed light on how African ethical values have been applied to address these challenges.

Beginning with a concise overview of the scope of African ethics, Murove delves into the ways in which post-colonial politicians have embraced these values in the reconstruction of their societies. He critically examines the issue of African poverty, highlighting how the ethic of regional integration and economic cooperation among post-colonial African nation-states has played a crucial role in efforts to alleviate this scourge.

The central question posed by this book is a thought-provoking one: Can African traditional ethical values serve as a comprehensive solution to modern African political problems? Murove's insightful analysis and compelling arguments provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between ethics, politics, and the socio-economic landscape of Africa. This book is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of post-colonial Africa and the potential for ethical leadership in addressing its challenges.

Weight: 249g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030541873
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020