Historic mission can be justified as intrinsic, not mystical, teleology
Evidence
Instead of engaging against these beliefs in a purely negative and necessarily sterile struggle, it is necessary to be patient and to start again with them the research of what could be the life, the intense, strong and total life, in order to examine later on the true means to reach it. — Frans Dokman, Beyond Bantu Philosophy_…, 715 (
#qualifies, via linked claim)
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: ‘Historic mission’ can be grounded in Kantian teleology rather than mysticism; The philosophy of praxis can justify a non-mystical historic mission; Missionaries should seek shared goals with Africans rather than attacking their beliefs — Frans Dokman, Beyond Bantu Philosophy_…, 715
Broader Connections
- ‘Historic mission’ can be grounded in Kantian teleology rather than mysticism
#corroborates(0.95) - The philosophy of praxis can justify a non-mystical historic mission
#expands(0.80) - Missionaries should seek shared goals with Africans rather than attacking their beliefs
#qualifies(0.70) — Frans Dokman, Beyond Bantu Philosophy_…, 715