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Title:The traditional concept of justice among the Ibo of South-Eastern Nigeria
Author:Nduka, Otonti
Year:1977
Periodical:Odù: Journal of Yoruba and Related Studies
Issue:15
Pages:91-103
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:Igbo
ethics
Abstract:In the Western philosophical tradition centuries of philosophical analysis have resulted in the identification of at least two concepts, viz., good and right, as fundamental to Western morality, at least in modern times. An attempt to subject Ibo moral concept to a similar analysis meets with an initial difficulty. In the absence of a well developed philosophical tradition, among other things, some of the concepts are not redily identifiable, as they are represented not by single words by by circumlocutory expressions. An adequate understanding of thase concepts can be gained only by an exploration of the forms of social life, that is to say, the various social practices in which they are embodied. These concepts are also embodied in various proverbs and folk tales which are integral aspects of the traditional Ibo way of life. Sections: Introduction - Semantic analysis of key Ibo moral terms - The concept of justice - Justice, equality, and merit - Conclusion. App., ref.
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