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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462835303321

Titolo

The concept of Botho and HIV&AIDS in Botswana [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Joseph B.R. Gaie, Sana K. Mmolai

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Eldoret, Kenya, : Zapf Chancery, 2007

ISBN

9966-040-39-0

9966-040-41-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (146 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

GaieJoseph B. R

MmolaiSana

Disciplina

362.19697920096883

Soggetti

AIDS (Disease) - Botswana

AIDS (Disease) - Botswana - Religious aspects

HIV infections - Botswana

HIV infections - Botswana - Religious aspects

Bioethics - Botswana

Medical ethics - Botswana

Philosophical anthropology - Botswana

Electronic books.

Botswana Social life and customs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Botho and HIV&AIDs : a theological reflection / Dumi Oafeta Mmualefhe -- The Setswana concept of Botho : unpacking the metaphysical and moral aspects / Joseph B.R. Gaie -- The maid, Botho, and HIV&AIDS infections : the economic and ethical perspectives / Innocent S. Botshelo -- The significance of cultural and religious understanding in the fight against HIV&AIDS in Botswana / Abel B. Tabalaka -- Methods used to combat HIV&AIDS in Botswana : implications for Botho / Sana K. Mmolai -- The role of religious education in promoting Botho : implications for the fight against HIV&AIDS / Joseph H.C. Mfuni -- Should prospective students be tested for HIV/AIDS prior to overseas scholarship grants? : a moral perspective / Joseph B.R. Gaie.

Sommario/riassunto

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 ec