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Ubuntu
By: antihellenistic Date: April 23, 2025, 6:33 am
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[quote]What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a traditional African philosophy that emphasizes the
interconnectedness of all individuals and their mutual
responsibilities towards each other and their environment. It is
often summarized by the Nguni phrase, “I am because you are, you
are because we are.”
Is Ubuntu a religious or political doctrine?
No, Ubuntu is neither a religious doctrine nor a political
program. It is a social consciousness or philosophy that
underscores the need for mutual respect, kindness, and
community.
How is Ubuntu different from Western individualism?
While Western individualism often emphasizes personal
achievements and self-reliance, Ubuntu focuses on communal
values and interdependence. It teaches that our well-being is
deeply interconnected with the well-being of others.
Why is Ubuntu relevant today?
Given the global challenges we face, from social inequality to
environmental degradation, the principles of Ubuntu offer a
framework for collective responsibility and action.
How does Ubuntu relate to restorative justice?
Ubuntu was instrumental in South Africa’s transition from
apartheid. The principles of restorative justice, forgiveness,
and healing are closely aligned with Ubuntu, which was
popularized during this period by figures like Archbishop
Desmond Tutu.
What is the principle of co-agency in Ubuntu?
The principle of co-agency in Ubuntu refers to the idea that all
beings, humans and non-humans, are co-creators in a balanced
ecosystem. This highlights our mutual interdependence and the
responsibilities we bear towards maintaining this balance.
Does Ubuntu negate personal achievements?
No, Ubuntu does not negate personal achievements or
individuality. Rather, it encourages people to achieve while
keeping in mind their responsibilities towards their community
and environment.
How can Ubuntu be applied in daily life?
Ubuntu can guide how you interact with others, promoting
kindness, respect, and mutual assistance. It can also guide
business ethics, community service, and environmental
stewardship.
What is the role of empathy in Ubuntu?
Empathy is crucial in Ubuntu as it facilitates the recognition
of others’ humanity and the mutual responsibilities we have
toward each other. Empathy in Ubuntu is not merely feeling but
leads to actionable support.
Can Ubuntu principles be applied globally?
Yes, although Ubuntu has its roots in African traditions, its
principles are universal in scope and can be applied to various
cultural, social, and environmental contexts worldwide.
In one word, what does Ubuntu mean?
If Ubuntu had to be summarized in one word, it would be
“interdependence.”
Feel free to consult this FAQ to get a better grasp of what
Ubuntu represents and how its principles can be applied in
various aspects of life.[/quote]
Source :
Wright, R. (2023, September 8). What is the Spirit of Ubuntu? A
Journey Into African Philosophy - Communication Generation.
Retrieved April 23, 2025, from Communication Generation website:
HTML https://www.communication-generation.com/what-is-the-spirit-of-ubuntu-a-journey-into-african-philosophy/#is-ubuntu-a-religious-or-political-doctrine
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Re: Ubuntu
By: 90sRetroFan Date: April 24, 2025, 2:19 am
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[quote]Ubuntu is a traditional African philosophy[/quote]
I became suspicious as soon I read this. And of course my
suspicions were confirmed:
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_philosophy#History_of_the_concept_in_African_written_sources
[quote]It appeared in South African written sources from as
early as the mid-19th century.
...
The concept was popularised in terms of a "philosophy" or "world
view" (as opposed to a quality attributed to an individual)
beginning in the 1950s, notably in the writings of Jordan Kush
Ngubane published in the African Drum magazine. From the 1970s,
the ubuntu began to be described as a specific kind of "African
humanism". Based on the context of Africanisation propagated by
the political thinkers in the 1960s period of decolonisation,
ubuntu was used as a term for a specifically African (or
Southern African) kind of humanism found in the context of the
transition to majority rule in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
The first publication dedicated to ubuntu as a philosophical
concept appeared in 1980, Hunhuism or Ubuntuism: A Zimbabwe
Indigenous Political Philosophy (hunhu being the Shona
equivalent of Nguni ubuntu) by Stanlake J. W. T.
Samkange.[/quote]
In other words, it is a modern fabrication. No authentic ancient
school of thought would ever describe itself as "African", a
Western category which never existed in ancient times.
Back to your quote:
[quote]The principles of restorative justice, forgiveness, and
healing are closely aligned with Ubuntu[/quote]
We are here to remove these from leftism. The only true justice
is punitive. Restorative so-called "justice" is nothing but
persuading the victim to sell out. To forgive the oppressor is
to betray the victim. To heal is to forget. NEVER FORGIVE. NEVER
FORGET.
[quote]which was popularized during this period by figures like
Archbishop Desmond Tutu.[/quote]
When you think of Ubuntu, think of this face shape:
[img]
HTML https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2021/12/f3feaad4f3ae4e9b882861a12b62f103.jpg?resize=1024%2C570&ssl=1[/img]
[quote]it encourages people to achieve while keeping in mind
their responsibilities towards their community and
environment.[/quote]
In other words, just another version of sustainable evil.
[quote]it facilitates the recognition of others’
humanity[/quote]
Is this a human?
HTML https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Grapevinesnail_01.jpg
Why should it even matter (unless you are actually an
anthropocentrist)? Indeed, note:
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_philosophy
[quote]Categories: Branches of humanism[/quote]
Hmm.....
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