Demythologising The African Moral Consciousness

RESHAPING AFRICAN MORALITIES

The project of demythologizing is an imperative now more than ever. In the history of thought, demythologizing takes on a particularly special impetus with the philosophers. As a matter of fact, most of us dwell in an age in which an entire world-view (religion included) is undergoing systematic demythologization. It is likewise a matter of fact that most traditional African ethical values are grounded and built upon a world-view that most of us today no longer hold or at least ascribe to. Most contemporary Africans do not believe any more in ancestral spirits, vengeful forces of the dead, taboos and tribal linkages. Such notions are understood as mythological or even mere illusion and legendary.

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TED Talks Every African Must Watch

RESHAPING AFRICA'S NARRATIVE

Without a speck of doubt, Africa is full of opportunities, possibilities and greatness ;the passionate young people, great leaders, resources, culture, resilience, ubuntu , the list goes on.... it is with utmost optimism that I can declare that the 21st century will be Africa's century in every respect. It is my hope that these TED videos will help to bring this about. Enjoy!

1. The Most Motivational Talk by An African Young Man

 Fred Swaniker founded a school and a leadership network to educate and support the next generation of Africa’s leaders.He observes that good leaders can't make much of a difference in societies with strong institutions such as strong judcial systems, senates and national assemblies. However, in countries with weak structures, leaders could make or break a country because it almost always depends on individuals which direction a country will take. In a passionate call, Fred presents an already successful means to develop the leadership of the future.

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Towards A Symphonic Existence With Nature

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

Butterflies

The most conventional definition of the term “ecology” is “the interdisciplinary scientific study of the living conditions of entities in interaction with each other and with the surroundings, animate as well as inanimate” (Naess, 1989, p.36). Yet, a non-ecological viewpoint is mostly associated with an atheistic religious affiliation; as such, believers may feel they are acquitted from this cosmic judicial proceeding. I beg to differ!

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