Catalogue Search | MBRL
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
{{itemTitle}}
208
result(s) for
"Ubuntu (Philosophy)"
Sort by:
Everyday ubuntu : living better together, the African way
\"The definitive guide to the Southern African philosophy of ubuntu, or the idea 'I am only because you are,' with lessons on how to live harmoniously with all people from Mungi Ngomane, granddaughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu\"-- Provided by publisher.
Book
Ubuntu
Ubuntu: Interdisciplinary Conversations Across Continents is a collection of work by 17 scholars emerging from the Ubuntu Dialogues Seminar Exchange Fellowship hosted by Stellenbosch University in South Africa and Michigan State University in the US between 2019 and 2022. This collaborative work brings new voices and new ways of interrogating a concept that holds possibilities for living together differently. The contributions problematise the concept in provocative and surprising ways and disrupt narrow and superficial interpretations of Ubuntu.
eBook
Intersection of Ubuntu pedagogy and social justice: Transforming South African higher education
Background Universities, globally, and in South Africa, continue to be confronted with demands for transformation, humanisation of pedagogical practices and to embrace social justice. Aim In this article, we bring to the surface possibilities of Ubuntu pedagogy within a social justice framework. We intersect Collective Fingers Theory and Social Justice Theory to propose the notion of Ubuntu pedagogy, which draws from African philosophy of Ubuntu. We argue that Ubuntu pedagogy provides an alternation to the current pedagogies that draw from European theories for teaching and learning in the South African higher education context. We put forward that, Ubuntu pedagogy, when embraced with understanding and dignity it deserves, has the potential, firstly, of initiating students from other cultures other than African cultures to the values of Ubuntu and, secondly, of reconnecting students with their values and cultures, but it has a capacity to cultivate social justice values of equity, recognition and fair participation amongst students from diverse social backgrounds. Setting South African Higher Education. Methodology The authors draw from literature to position the article within Ubuntu philosophical framework and social justice lenses. Themes emerging from literature are as follows: Intersection of Ubuntu philosophy and social justice, Ubuntu pedagogy and transformation in higher education and guiding principles for possible implementation of Ubuntu pedagogy. Results At the intersection of Ubuntu pedagogy and social justice, classroom practices are designed to respond to students' cultural competencies and to embrace all linguistic repertoires that students bring to the classroom for learning. Students are treated equally and with dignity and respect regardless of their social backgrounds. Conclusion We argue that higher education classrooms in post-apartheid South Africa should enable equal access, equity and inclusivity for all students. We therefore recommend Ubuntu pedagogy as a culturally and socially just pedagogy for transformative higher education classrooms. This article contributes to the continuing dialogues about transformative pedagogies, decolonisation and social justice in South African higher education.
Journal Article
Comparative Education for Global Citizenship, Peace and Shared Living Through UBuntu
Comparative Education for Global Citizenship, Peace and Shared Living through Ubuntu paves the way for a better understanding of the critical importance of the collective search and endeavor towards achieving a better appreciation of the positive implications of interdependence.
eBook
Ubuntu and the reconstitution of community
\"Ubuntu is premised on the ethical belief that an individual's humanity is fostered in a network of human relationships. The essays in this lively volume elevate the debate about ubuntu beyond the buzzword it has become, offering a rich understanding of ubuntu in all of its complexity and reflecting on a value system rooted in the everyday practices of ordinary people in their daily encounters with churches, schools, and other social institutions\"-- Provided by publisher.
Book
Integration of Ubuntu philosophy in maternity care units of Limpopo province, South Africa: Perceived experiences of women
Background: In South Africa, midwives should integrate the Ubuntu philosophy in maternity care services to promote utilisation of maternal and child healthcare services. Women expect to be treated with respect, love, dignity and mutual caring during childbirth. However, women experience obstetric violence, such as physical and verbal abuse during labour, which is associated with poor integration of the Ubuntu philosophy in maternity care units. Aim: The study aimed to explore and describe the perceived experiences of women during labour regarding the integration of Ubuntu in maternity services. Setting: The study was conducted in the six community healthcare centres that were purposively selected in Limpopo province. Methods: A qualitative, exploratory descriptive design was used. A non-probability, purposive and convenience sampling method was used to select participants. Data were generated from 24 women using individual face-to-face interviews. Trustworthiness and ethical standards were considered and adhered to. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The findings revealed three themes associated with a lack of integration of Ubuntu when rendering maternity care services, and two sub-themes emerged from themes one and two; three sub-themes emerged from sub-theme three. First theme: the personal conduct of midwives as perceived by women during labour. Attitude of midwives towards women in labour and midwives’ lack of commitment emerged as sub-themes. Second theme: interpersonal relations as perceived by women during labour. Poor midwife-woman relationship and communication, and abusive conduct by midwives emerged as sub-themes. Third theme: the support system needed by women during labour. Poor support from midwives, the use of traditional remedies versus Western medicine, and a lack of sufficient resources that deprive women of quality midwifery care services emerged as sub-themes. Verbal and physical abuse, poor midwife-women relationships, use of traditional remedies and lack of support could lead to inadequate utilisation of maternity care services by pregnant women for childbirth. Conclusion: Integrating Ubuntu principles into maternity care can improve maternal and neonatal outcomes by promoting compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.
Journal Article