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1 online resource (xiv, 133 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Botho and HIV & AIDs : a theological reflection / Dumi Oafeta Mmualefhe -- Setswana concept of Botho : unpacking the metaphysical and moral aspects / Joseph B.R. Gaie -- Maid, Botho, and HIV & AIDS infections : the economic and ethical perspectives / Innocent S. Botshelo -- 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 -- 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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
AIDS (Disease) -- Botswana.
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AIDS (Disease) |
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Botswana. |
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AIDS (Disease) -- Botswana -- Religious aspects.
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HIV infections -- Botswana.
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HIV infections. |
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HIV infections -- Botswana -- Religious aspects.
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Bioethics -- Botswana.
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Bioethics. |
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Medical ethics -- Botswana.
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Medical ethics. |
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Philosophical anthropology -- Botswana.
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Philosophical anthropology. |
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Botswana -- Social life and customs.
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Manners and customs. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Gaie, Joseph B. R.
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Mmolai, Sana.
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| Added Title |
Concept of Botho and HIV and AIDS in Botswana |
| Cover Title |
Concept of Botho and HIV/AIDS in Botswana |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Concept of Botho and HIV & AIDS in Botswana. Eldoret, Kenya : Zapf Chancery, 2007 9789966718556 (DLC) 2009319993 (OCoLC)316792119 |
| ISBN |
9789966040411 (electronic book) |
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9966040412 (electronic book) |
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9789966718556 |
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9966718559 |
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