Related Philosophical Concepts in the Philosophy of Utuism

Abstract

Purpose: This article provides a discussion on the Philosophy of Utuism and tries to relate the concepts with other philosophies. The main idea is to help in understanding in depth the interrelationships between the concepts which creates clear view and connections for better understanding of our theme of the study. Methodology: The different philosophies discussed brings out the existing relationships and differences that outlays the actual meaning, existence and application of Utuism. Findings: As has been demonstrated by the protagonists of the Bantu philosophy, every individual being as an important element in the web of “Beings”, should demonstrate an awareness of his connection to the other human beings and by natural fairness to other beings in the created order. The human person ought to do this in consciousness and express an active positive embracement with other humans, the human individual realizes his own reality as a force in the matrix of the entire reality that is active. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Whatever presented by the term Utuism first and foremost flows from the linguistic usage, relatedness to other closely ‘near-meaning’ is essential.