Chapter 1 Africa’s philosophy for social services_Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

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CHAPTER 1 Africa’ philosophy for social services
Introduction 1
Objectives of this chapter 1
Skills and competencies addressed in this chapter 2
Understanding philosophy 2
Significance of philosophy in social work and development work 3
Ubuntu philosophy 4
Characteristics of African philosophy 9
Historical development of African philosophy 9
African philosophers 10
Ubuntu in simpler-practical terms and everyday usage 22
Case studies 27
Guidance: Using Ubuntu philosophy in social services 29
Summary 30
Further and advanced knowledge 30
Questions for in-class assessments and examinations 31
Potential questions for research 31
Fieldwork ideas 32
Key terms and their meanings 33
References and recommended readings 34