Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
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*Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics* is a scholarly work by Maulana Karenga that analyzes the ancient Egyptian concept of Maat as a foundational system of African moral and philosophical thought.
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Target entity: Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics Context triple: [Maulana Karenga, notableWork, Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics]
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A.
Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers
Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers is a concise survey of moral philosophy that traces the development of ethical thought from ancient Greece to modern times, written by the utilitarian philosopher Henry Sidgwick for a general English-speaking audience.
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The System of Ethics
The System of Ethics is a foundational philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops his idealist moral philosophy and theory of human freedom.
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The Elements of Morality
The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
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The Two Sources of Morality and Religion
The Two Sources of Morality and Religion is a 1932 philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the origins and functions of moral systems and religious belief in human society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics Target entity description: *Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics* is a scholarly work by Maulana Karenga that analyzes the ancient Egyptian concept of Maat as a foundational system of African moral and philosophical thought.
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A.
Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers
Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers is a concise survey of moral philosophy that traces the development of ethical thought from ancient Greece to modern times, written by the utilitarian philosopher Henry Sidgwick for a general English-speaking audience.
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B.
The System of Ethics
The System of Ethics is a foundational philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops his idealist moral philosophy and theory of human freedom.
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C.
The Elements of Morality
The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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D.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
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E.
The Two Sources of Morality and Religion
The Two Sources of Morality and Religion is a 1932 philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the origins and functions of moral systems and religious belief in human society.
- F. None of above. chosen
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book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| analyzes |
Maat as a comprehensive ethical system
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Maat as a moral ideal ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics
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Maat is a classical African ethical tradition
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Maat provides a framework for contemporary African ethics
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| author | Maulana Karenga ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
discourse on non-Western moral philosophies
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reconstruction of African ethical traditions ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discipline |
Africana studies
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ethics ⓘ philosophy ⓘ |
| examines |
foundations of African moral thought
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philosophical dimensions of Maat ⓘ social and political implications of Maat ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
African-centered philosophy
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ancient Egyptian religion ⓘ ethical theory ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
researchers in African philosophy
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scholars ⓘ students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
African philosophy
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Maat ⓘ ancient Egyptian ethics ⓘ classical African ethics ⓘ |
| placesInContext |
ancient Egyptian moral texts
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classical African civilizations ⓘ |
| relatesTo |
concept of justice in ancient Egypt
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concept of truth in ancient Egypt ⓘ cosmic order in ancient Egyptian thought ⓘ virtue ethics ⓘ |
| seeksTo |
articulate an African-centered moral discourse
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recover African classical ethical heritage ⓘ |
| seesMaatAs |
foundation for personal and social ethics
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standard of rightness and righteousness ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
Africentric methodology
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historical-philosophical analysis ⓘ normative ethics ⓘ |
| usedIn |
African American studies
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philosophy of religion courses ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
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