The rule of law and governance in indigenous Yoruba society : a study in African philosophy of law / John Ayotunde Isola Bewaji.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bewaji, John Ayotunde Isola, author.

Series:

African philosophy: critical perspectives and global dialogue.

African philosophy: critical perspectives and global dialogue

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law, Yoruba.

Yoruba (African people)--Social life and customs.

Yoruba (African people).

Customary law--Nigeria.

Customary law.

Rule of law.

Nigeria.

Rule of law--Nigeria.

Physical Description:

v, 282 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]

Summary:

This volume explores aspects of indigenous Yoruba philosophy of law and relates this philosophy to the Yoruba indigenous traditions of governance. It is written with an appreciation of the relevance of the Yoruba traditions of law and governance to contemporary African experiments with imported Western democracy in the 21st century.

Contents:

The social contract

the foundation of Yoruba society

The concept of law in Yoruba society

The rule of law in Yoruba society

Aspects of legal education in Yoruba society

Parallel epistemologies, parallel justice systems in Yorubaland

Human rights in Yoruba society

Religion, authority, law and order in Yoruba society

Social ethics and value in Africa

Law, order, Esu and liminality in Yoruba society

Culture, property rights and risk management in Africa.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Bewaji, John Ayotunde Isola, author. Rule of law and governance in indigenous Yoruba society

ISBN:

9781498518376

1498518370

OCLC:

950611451