Maat, the moral ideal in ancient Egypt a study in classical African ethics

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Karenga, Maulana (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Routledge 2004.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
African studies : history, politics, economics, culture.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:xxii, 458 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 413-447) e índice.
ISBN:9781135937676
9780203502686