The Concept of Botho and HIV/AIDS in BotswanaJoseph B. R. Gaie, Sana Mmolai Ever since the publication of Placide Tempel's epoch-making work Bantu Philosophy, African philosophers have worked to dispel the myth that there is no metaphysics in Africa. In the East African context we remember the names of Joseph Nyasmi and Odera Oruka, and in the West African context, Pauline Hotoundji and Kwesi Wiredu have made monumental contributions to elucidate African metaphysics. This compendium, presented by a group of scholars from the University of Botswana, seeks to build bridges between the seemingly estranged disciplines of African metaphysics, existential philosophy, and economics in the contexts of HIV/AIDS. |
Contents
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CHAPTER TWO The Setswana Concept of Botho Unpacking the Metaphysical and Moral Aspects
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The Economic and Ethical Perspectives | 45 |
CHAPTER FOUR The Significance of Cultural and Religious Understanding in the Fight against
HIVAIDS in Botswana | 61 |
Implications for Botho | 71 |
Implications for the fight
against HIVAIDS | 85 |
CHAPTER SEVEN Should Prospective Students Be Tested for HIVAIDS Prior to Overseas Scholarship
Grants? A Moral Perspective | 101 |
Conclusion | 127 |
Contributing Authors | 131 |
Back cover
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