A Metaphysical Dimension of African Communalism in Placid Tempels’ Bantu Philosophy
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Communalism is a traditional social system which is community oriented. Here the interest of the community reigns over the interest of the individual in a social relationship. It manifests in every aspect of African social life, and has metaphysical dimensions. This paper therefore aims at studying the metaphysical aspects of African communalism through the work of Placid Tempels: Bantu Philosophy. The paper adopts qualitative method of inquiry, using library materials, with application of analysis and hermeneutics. The research concludes that African communalism has its metaphysical root in African notion of being as force, and interaction of forces.
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