Phenomenology and Mind

No. 5 (2013): The Place of Values in a World of Norms
Session 3. Norms

The Hidden Dimension of Social Norms in Ibibio: Tri-Tangential Trajectory of Ibibio Indigenous Knowledge on Morality

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  • Essien D. Essien
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13128/Phe_Mi-19579

Published 2016-11-26

Keywords

  • norms,
  • Ibibio normative world,
  • prohibition

How to Cite

Essien, E. D. (2016). The Hidden Dimension of Social Norms in Ibibio: Tri-Tangential Trajectory of Ibibio Indigenous Knowledge on Morality. Phenomenology and Mind, (5), 170–179. https://doi.org/10.13128/Phe_Mi-19579
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Abstract

This study examined the hidden ethical elements of norms in Ibibio culture and its dayto- day manifestations within the periscope of ethical prerequisite. This study presents a socio-cultural description of Ibibio norms which are an integral part of the culture, social custom, rituals and beliefs governing social coexistence. It argues that though norm is a cultural production with emphasis on prohibitions, Ibibio norms dictates behavioral and/ or conversational re-orientation.

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