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Ethics and the non-physical self in Ndorobo world view

African sociological review13 (1) • Published In 2009 • Pages: 26-37

By: Ashdown, Shelly.

Abstract
This article examines ethics in regard to the "self," and the effect of ethics on the welfare and moral state of the community. It is suggested that certain elements of "self" (personality, character, honesty, desire, etc.) are sources for moral behavior, and that social customary law forms the basis for duty.
Subjects
Ethics
Social personality
Spirits and gods
Life and death
Social relationships and groups
Ethnopsychology
Visiting and hospitality
Ethos
culture
Okiek
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
southern Mau Escarpment, Rift Valley province, Kenya
Notes
Shelly Ashdown
Includes bibliographical references (p. 37)
LCCN
sn 97031124
LCSH
Okiek (African people)
Dorobo (African people)