PHILOSOPHICAL ASSESMENT OF YOUTH MORAL QUALITY IN TANZANIA IN SIXTY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

ABSTRACT : The question of youth moral quality in Tanzania since independence is the main question in thisarticle. From literature reviewed and observation, it was found that, since independence youth moral quality hasbeen declining exponentially. That is to say, youth of present modern society of Tanzania manifests acontinuous moral decay compared to youth in traditional society before independence and colonialism. Severalfactors have been presented as roots for moral decadence among youth. These factors include poor parenting,poor example from elders, lack of systematic study of morality, improper use of social media and internet,superstitious beliefs and conflicting values of the past and present. The author of this article argues that, toimprove moral quality among youth in Tanzania, philosophical study of morality should be introduced fromprimary school to tertiary level. This will help to form proper moral reasoning from childhood. In addition tothat, elders and other guardians should change their attitude to become proper example to the youths.Superstitious beliefs should be abolished and good traditional values of Tanzania should be revived in society.The author thinks that, good moral quality can be achieved when government and citizens decide to cooperate inimplementing the above suggested solutions. This work is divided in three parts, introduction, discussion andconclusion.

KEYWORDS: Morality, Youth, Critical thinking, politics and Philosophy of Religion.