Marimba Ani: Afrikan & Euro Worldviews

[Baba Ahmed]

"Every world-view generates a set of metaphysical definitions and can only be explained or understood using those definitions as reference points. Gross distortions and misconceptions result when alien metaphysical conceptions are injected into cross-cultural analysis of a given world-view.

The European and African world-views are so different, in such crucial aspects, that explanations of the African world-view that use European definitions are blatantly absurd. (The implications, of course, have been especially serious because of the political relationship of these two cultures).

The African world-view is characterized by Unity, Harmony, spirituality, and organic interrelationship.

The European world-view is characterized by compartmentalization (isolation, separation), control (power relationships), conflict (tension), materialism, and mechanical relationship.

As a result, traditional African society is a microcosm of the natural cosmic environment, in which people are actively and closely involved and with which they identify;

whereas western society is an unnatural technically efficient order, set within an artificially materialized universe, in which people experience painful alienation, both from the modes in which they are forced to function (institutions) and each other."

Marimba Ani
Let the Circle Be Unbroken

[G.O.D.F.A.T.H.A.]

Good post warrior. Uhuru warrior Baba Ahmed.

[Baba Ahmed]

Originally Posted by G.O.D.F.A.T.H.A.

Good post warrior. Uhuru warrior Baba Ahmed.

Medase; but I can't take credit for its origination. Mwalimu Baruti initiated The Daily Revolutionary Thoughts. Most of'em come from him. I start some occasionally. Its a network of many many many, anyone can send around a relevant and useful "Thought."

It was an idea ready for wide distributions. I've seen similar threads, with different names, at 3 other forum sites. I renamed one: Thoughts for Action at another site. We recognize that short and pointed is valuable online... generally speaking. I think it also sparks folk to do further research; ya kno, to get more related info.

Med ase pa!


Stay BlackNificent!!!

[OsunkoyaIfayomi]

Mo Dupe
Ifayomi

[Kweku_Omowale]

yes indeed as doctor fukiau says bea system witha a system, afrikan way of thought is compassed of unity,harmony with the universe,balance( maat)
where as the western nations and europe are more likely to be self centered and technologically advanced,however,spiritually and metaphysically speaking,
there are lots of deseases here in the west related to the spirits and schizophrenia is among one of dem,among many other spiritual disorders that makes us dysfunctional in this society

medase pa! assante sana for allowing me to share

[Baba Ahmed]

We give thanks together; for to peep differences btween OurStory and EuroCentric's twistings, methinks, is necessary for clear applications of Our Ways.

Btw y'all, check an excerpt Im 'bout to post at Baba Speaks re Mwalimu Baruti's latest book: Kebuka!. There's another coming soon, Mentacide

Medase.

Baba Ahmed

[Akyeame Kwame]

Originally Posted by Baba Ahmed

We give thanks together; for to peep differences btween OurStory and EuroCentric's twistings, methinks, is necessary for clear applications of Our Ways.

Btw y'all, check an excerpt Im 'bout to post at Baba Speaks re Mwalimu Baruti's latest book: Kebuka!. There's another coming soon, Mentacide

Medase.

Baba Ahmed

yEn nso, yEda ase o!

AK