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This paper develops an African humanist ideology as a basis for concrete engagement with social problems (dehumanization, violence, and poverty) by drawing from Kenneth Kaunda’s concept of humanism.
- Omedy Mweene
Aug 13, 2021 · Kenneth Kaunda and his African humanism. The death of Kenneth David Kaunda, also know by the initials “KK”, on 17 June, passed almost unobserved by the great international press. Yet, for those who followed events in Africa in the 1900s, his figure has a great historical value that is worth reflecting on. Indeed, he was the first head of ...
- Kaunda’s Philosophy of African Humanism
- Pan-African Theory
- Philanthropy
- 10 Ways to Use African Humanism Theory in Social Work
- Some of His Written Works
Kaunda (2007)’s eight basic principles of African humanism or ubuntu are: The human person at the centre, people centred “…This MAN is not defined according to his color, nation, religion, creed, political leanings, material contribution or any matter…” The dignity of the human person “Humanism teaches us to be considerate to our fellow men in all ...
Throughout his life, he castigated colonialism and neo-colonialism. For doing this, his country suffered a lot. He was attacked by the apartheid regime in South Africa and Zambian infrastructure was destroyed. But he has to do this work, reciprocating what other countries like Tanzania had done to his country. It was a duty Zambia had to partake. I...
After leaving politics, Kaunda focused on philanthropy. He founded the Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation, focusing on effects of HIV/AIDS on children but also the military. Like Thabo Mbeki, his guiding principle was ‘you can’t defeat AIDS without defeating poverty’.
Essentially, African humanism is ubuntu. We use it in several ways, including but not limited to: 1. Setting values and ethics of professional practice. 2. As a philosophy and theory for the profession used in thinking about social work, teaching, learning and writing. 3. Ethics for research. 4. Values for community organisation and development. 5....
Kaunda, K. D. (2007). Zambian hu-manism, 40 years later. Sunday Post, October 28. 20-25. Kaunda, K. (1974). Humanism in Zambia: A Guide to its implementation. Lusaka. p. 131. Kaunda, K. D. (1973). The humanist outlook. Longman Group Ltd., UK. p. 139. Kaunda, K. (1966) A Humanist in Africa. London: Longman Greens Video Conversations with History: Ke...
Kenneth Kaunda (28 April 1924 – 17 June 2021), also known as KK, was a Zambian politician who served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He was at the forefront of the struggle for independence from British rule .
• How would rural people benefit from Kaunda’s pan-Africanism and humanism? • Review literature on Kaunda and generate 5-8 themes. • What factors impact African countries and the AU’s sovereignty today?
This dissertation develops an African humanist theology as a basis for concrete engagement with social problems (dehumanization, violence, and poverty) by drawing from Kenneth Kaunda’s concept of Christian humanism.
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Sep 11, 2022 · Kaunda’s concept of Christian humanism is a valuable, multidimensional concept which, properly understood, can serve as a critical resource for addressing ethical problems related to human dignity, nonviolence, and economic justice. Drawing from Kaunda’s Christian humanism, this study proposes an African Christian humanist theology.
