Ubuntu and Western Monotheism

Kirk Lougheed is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Center for Faith and Human Flourishing at LCC International University. He is also a Research Associate at the University of Pretoria. He is author or editor of 4 books, and over 25 articles appearing in such places as Philosophia, Ratio, and Synthese.

• Part I: Setting the Stage1. Introduction to the Comparative Project2. What is Ubuntu?Part II: Ubuntu and the Axiology of Theism3. Ubuntu and Anti-Theism4. Ubuntu and Pro-TheismPart III: The Axiology of Ubuntu5. The Disadvantages of Ubuntu6. The Advantages of Ubuntu7. The Axiology of Theism and Differences Between Supernatural Ubuntu and Secular Ubuntu8. The Axiology of Traditional African Religion9. The Advantages of Traditional African Religion in Atheist WorldPart IV: Ubuntu and Axiological Explorations Beyond Monotheism10. Ubuntu and the Axiology of Ultimism 11. Ubuntu and the Axiology of Pantheism12. Conclusion: The Future of Global Axiological Investigations

“Global philosophy of religion that takes into account the insights of traditions to which little attention has been devoted is on the rise. This book makes a valuable contribution to both the growth of this field of research as well as to the already well-established body of research on the axiology of theism. Anyone interested in the renewal of philosophy of religion should read it.” – Andrei A. Buckareff, Marist College, USA