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van der Walt, Johannes; Oosthuizen, Izak – Perspectives in Education, 2021
The indigenous sub-Saharan African philosophy of "ubuntu" that comes down to the expression: "I am a human being because of being with other human beings", developed over centuries. This philosophy, embodying the notion of deep respect for all human beings, is rooted in a humane inclination towards kindness and sound…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indigenous Knowledge, Altruism, Human Dignity
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Zinn, Denise; Rodgers, Carol – Perspectives in Education, 2012
In this article, the authors situate and make an argument for a humanising pedagogy in response to the legacy of a dehumanising past in South Africa. They describe the inquiry into a humanising pedagogy by means of mining stories of living and learning in South Africa. The authors explain how the meanings and praxis of a humanising pedagogy unfold…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Dignity, Equal Education, Educational Discrimination