This work is a critical examination of Maat, the moral ideal in ancient Egypt. It seeks to present Maat in the language of modern moral discourse while at the same time preserving and building on its distinctiveness as a moral ideal capable of inspiring and maintaining ethical philosophic reflection.

Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt (African Studies)

History

Karenga, Maulana

Africa

Routledge

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &amp; Francis, an informa company.

Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt (African Studies: History, Politics, Economics and Culture)

The Handbook of Black Studies is the first resource to bring together research and scholarship in the field of African-American studies in one volume. Editors Molefi Kete Asante and Maulana Karenga, along with a pre-eminent group of contributors, examine various aspects of the field of Black Studies. Organized into three parts, this Handbook explores historical and cultural foundations, philosophical and conceptual bases, and critical and analytical concepts.

Handbook of Black Studies

Politics & Social Sciences

Asante, Molefi Kete

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

SELECTIONS FROM THE HUSIA Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt

Middle East

Kawaida Publications

A selection and retranslation of the oldest sacred text in the world, with critical commentaries on the richness of the African spiritual achievement and legacy in ancient Egypt. In this selection we read the earliest written record of the dawning of humanity's structured consciousness concerning spirituality and ethics. Here we find, for the first time in human history, the concepts of Maat (truth, justice, rightness), humans in the image of God, human dignity, judgment after death, free will, immortality of the soul, human equality, and social justice.

Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt

Religion & Spirituality

Univ of Sankore Pr

The African American Holiday of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture

Dr. Maulana Karenga, activist-scholar, university professor, creator of Kwanzaa, author, Seba (moral teacher) in the ancient Egyptian Maatian (Kawaida) tradition, stands as a major figure in the African American liberation movement & in African American social-ethical & cultural philosophy. This long-awaited book sets out in a critical but accessible way the main lines of thought, the fundamental contentions & central concepts of his philosophy, Kawaida. KAWAIDA THEORY contains the author's most recent contributions to critical debates in African American social discourse. In its 30-year history of development, KAWAIDA has been embraced & put to use in various intellectual & programmatic movements & discourses such as: Black liberation, Black Studies, Black student & youth movements, Black Arts, Afrocentricity, rites of passage programs, ancient Egyptian & other classical studies, independent schools & of course, Kwanzaa which has spread some of the central values & concepts of KAWAIDA among millions of practitioners throughout the world African community. KAWAIDA, as critical social & cultural theory, understands itself as an ongoing dialogue with African culture in the continuous quest to discover & bring forth the best of what it means to be both African & human. Maulana Karenga's carefully reasoned presentation of KAWAIDA THEORY demonstrates his groundedness & insightfulness in African culture & the continued vitality of the KAWAIDA tradition in addressing critical contemporary issues.

Kawaida Theory: An African Communitarian Philosophy

Kawaida Pubns

The Book of Coming Forth by Day: The Ethics of the Declarations of Innocence

The Million Man March Day of Absence: Mission Statement

This remarkable book for young adults is written by the creator of Kwanzaa, Maulana Karenga, who conceived of, named, and then began vigorously promoting the holiday over three decades ago. With clarity and warmth, he presents a compelling picture of Kwanzaa's special role for people of African descent.

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture

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