The aftermath of coronavirus Covid-19 on African philosophy: Demise or survival

Abstract

Presently there is a virus which is ravaging the world, this virus is termed corona virus (COVID-19). Research has shown that the origin of this virus is unknown but what is known it is an unseen silent killer which can only be detected through coughing, shortness of breath, chills and other symptoms. The doctors cannot find the cure because they cannot trace its origin but they know the symptoms which are seen as remedial action not per se the real cure. What governments of the world are doing to curb the spread not the disease and that in itself is problematic in enforcing remedial protocols due to the nature of some of the precautions. Some measures which are in place has eradicated intimacy and closeness amongst people especially through touching. One of the aspect of African spirituality is intimacy and in underpinned on African philosophy wherein people live together in harmony and sees each other as brothers and sister. In African philosophy intimacy is not just based on sex but embraces relationship that is why when African meet they greet each other through touching and shaking hands, hugging and kissing. The inception of the
Coronavirus saw the dismantling the African concept of intimacy due to the protocols to be observed. From this premise, the paper will investigate the origin and impact of the coronavirus in African community ways of lives. From those findings, the paper will base the findings whether this calls for the demise or survival of African philosophy with the understanding that impacts of the aftermath. Then the paper will bring forth which measures can be used to promote African philosophy after the coronavirus departure.