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Aztec Ethics and the Tonalamatl with James Maffie

Hermitix

CHAPTER

Ethics and Balance in Tonalamatl Philosophy

This chapter examines the relationship between ethics and the Tonalamatl, a sacred divination calendar, particularly in the context of decision-making about war. It contrasts Western ethical frameworks with the Aztec emphasis on reciprocity and communal obligations, highlighting the dynamic nature of morality as interconnected and fluid. The discussion emphasizes that maintaining balance through personal agency and mutual gifting is essential for harmony within both individual and community relationships.

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