Ethics and Morals in Indigenous African Context: Implications for Contemporary African Societies

Abstract

This paper examines the role of ethics in promoting a desirable traditio- nal African society, and its implications for contemporary African sta- tes. It considers why the current era, including individuals, the public and private sectors are largely unethical, and why there is widespread lack of consideration for the interest of all members of society. A major reason given by a number of philosophers for this turn of events is that African humanism has become obsolete in the contemporary era. The paper argues that only a recourse to a virtuous life can repair the extent of degeneration in the world.