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“I am because we are” Ubuntu people.
They don’t think like us.
They don’t live like us.
They don’t breath like us.
But sometimes they look like us.
The African philosophy that is often seen as a counterpoint to “I think, therefore I am” is “Ubuntu,” which translates roughly to “I am because we are”; it emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within a community and the idea that one’s identity is deeply tied to the people around them, rather than solely based on individual thought.
Key points about Ubuntu:
Meaning:
“I am because we are” or “a person is a person through other people”.
Origin:
This philosophy is deeply rooted in traditional African cultures, particularly in Southern Africa.
Contrast with Descartes: While “I think, therefore I am” emphasizes individual thought as the basis of existence, Ubuntu highlights the importance of community and relationships.
Reference to the West thinking:
“I think, therefore I am”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogito,_ergo_sum
